Manseng noir (sometimes translated: Black Manseng) is a

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of Basque origins that is grown primarily in South West France. It is allowed into Béarn AOC wine but very little used. Manseng Noir is deep in colour and tannic. Like

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and Gros Manseng. J. Robinson (ed) ''"The Oxford Companion to Wine"'' Third Edition pg 425 Oxford University Press 2006

Synonyms

Manseng noir is also known under the synonyms Arrouya, Courbu rouge, Gros Manzenc, Mancep, Mansenc Gros, Mansenc noir, Manseng rouge, Petit Mansenc, and Ferrón.Manseng Noir
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{{reflist Red wine grape varieties

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