A 600-year-old grape seed found in a medieval French hospital's toilets has been identified as genetically identical to modern Pinot Noir grapes, suggesting this iconic variety has remained largely unchanged since the 15th century, highlighting the historical continuity of French viticulture and the impact of ancient propagation techniques. #WineHistory #GeneticResearch #PinotNoir
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Today's Pinot Noir already existed in France in the Middle Ages
