It has been produced in the south of France, specifically the Languedoc-Rousillon region, since the mid-1600s, primarily as a blending grape.
Kuye kwavezwa eningizimu yeFrance, ikakhulukazi esifundeni saseLouedoc-Rousillon, kusukela maphakathi no-1600s, ngokuyinhloko njengengqikithi yamagilebhisi.