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A rival for Chardonnay for the crown of THE greatest white grape. Rarely oaked, it can be sweet or dry from Germany and Alsace, while Australia's Clare and Eden valleys produce gloriously steely, lime-fresh examples. Many can live for decades. Common flavours include apples, flowers and lemons - and famously smells of petrol after years in the bottle.