Catalogue of vines grown in France http://plantgrape.plantnetproject.org UMT Géno-Vigne INRA - IFV - Montpellier SupAgro Edited on 11/04/2018 Chardonnay B Name of in France Chardonnay Origin This variety is originally from (Burgundy) and based on published genetic analyses, comes from the crossbreeding with Pinot and Gouais B Synonymy No synonym is officially recognized for this.in the European Union, Chardonnay B can officially be designated by other names: Chardoney (Bulgaria), Feinburgunder (Austria), Morillon (Austria), Pino shardone (Bulgaria) and Pinot Chardonnay (Cyprus). Regulations In France, Chardonnay B is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties".this variety is likewise listed in the Catalogues of other European Union member states: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Spain, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden Use Wine grape variety Evolution of area under vines in France 1958 1968 1979 1988 1998 2008 2011 ha 7325 9805 13042 19869 33070 42017 46419 Description Identification signs include: - the tips of the young shoot have a sparse to moderate cover of flat-lying hairs, - young leaves are green with bronze patches, - herbaceous shoots with red colored internodes, - orbicular adult leaves, full or 5-lobed with slightly open petiolar sinus often limited by a vein near the petiolar point; short teeth compared to width, straight sides, slightly bubbled leaf blade with the underside sparsely covered with upright hairs,
- round-shaped berries Genetic profile Phenology Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32 Allel 1 135 232 239 178 188 244 238 216 239 Allel 2 141 236 243 186 196 246 254 227 271 Bud burst: 1 day before Chasselas. Grape maturity: period I, 1 and 1/2 weeks after Chasselas Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production Chardonnay B is generally long pruned. However in areas with favorable climatic conditions for floral initiation, vines may also be pruned short. This variety is suited to moderately fertile soils with dominant limestone or marly. In Mediterranean areas, intense drought situations are to be avoided. Sensitivity to diseases and pests Chardonnay B is susceptible to powdery mildew and to grapevine yellows due to phytoplasma. On the other hand, it is not prone to downy mildew. At the end of maturation and under strong vigor situation, grey rot may cause substantial damage. Technological potential The grape clusters and berries are small. This variety has an extermely high potential for quality and is used to produce dry white, sparkling and even liqueur. The sugar content of the berries can reach high levels while maintaining high acidity levels. This is what enables the production of particularly well balanced, powerful and full bodied wine (rich and with volume). The typical are complex and intense (dried fruit, hazel nut, grilled flavor, exotic fruit, butter, etc). Chardonnay B is likewise suited to fermentation and barrel ageing. Clonal selection in France The thirty-one approved Chardonnay B clones carry the numbers 75, 76, 77, 78, 95, 96, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 124, 125, 128, 130, 131, 132, 277, 352, 414, 415, 548, 549, 809, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1145, 1146 and 1147. A conservatory with over 340 clones has been set up in Saône-et-Loire in 1994. Bibliographic references - Catalogue des variétés et clones de vigne cultivés en France. Collectif, 2007, Ed. IFV, Le Grau-du-Roi. - Documentation interne du Domaine de Vassal. 1949-2011, INRA, Marseillan-plage. - Cépages et vignobles de France, tome 2. P. Galet, 1990, Ed. Dehan, Montpellier. - Ampélographie. P. Viala et V. Vermorel, 1902-1910, Ed. Masson, Paris. Description of clones approved in France Clone number 75 to high low to 4.10 ha Varying vigor and production depending on regions. Manage production for use in still. It can likewise be used for making sparkling. balanced but neutral, diluted due to overproduction 76 Saône-et-Loire ENTAV to high low to
16.18 ha low to refined and very distinctive, aromatic and balanced Clone appreciated for its steady production, its agronomic characteristics and the quality of wine produced. It can likewise be used for making sparkling. 77 Saône-et-Loire ENTAV 78 to high high low 4.44 ha Productive clone, adapted to making sparkling. not very expressive with still 95 96 116 to high 12.59 ha low to low to to high low to refined, rich structure and balanced Clone appreciated for its steady production, its agronomic characteristics and the quality of the produced. It can likewise be used for making sparkling. to high to high high high to high 28.30 ha crisp Steady production, manage production for use with still. It can likewise be used for making sparkling. 117 118 119 Côte-d'Or INRA high high 2.19 ha Côte-d'Or INRA to high to high low to 0.94 ha 121 Côte-d'Or INRA 3.42 ha to high Clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and quality of produced. It can likewise be used for making sparkling. aromatic, refined, distinctive and balanced 122 Côte-d'Or INRA to high 0.56 ha high
124 Côte-d'Or INRA high high low to to high to high 5.82 ha crisp Manage production for its use with still. It can likewise be used for making sparkling. 125 Côte-d'Or INRA high high variety 128 Côte-d'Or INRA to high to high to high to high 0.42 ha variety 130 Côte-d'Or INRA to high to high 4.09 ha 131 Côte-d'Or INRA to high to high to high 4.02 ha low to crisp Manage production for its use with still. This clone can likewise be used for making sparkling. 132 277 352 Côte-d'Or INRA high high low to 3.34 ha high high to high 1973 9.21 ha low to to high to high Varying vigor and production which needs to be managed to obtain sufficient quality level. 1975 mineral 414 1976 415 1976 548 Saône-et-Loire ENTAV low high 1978 low to high 6.06 ha Early maturity clone, appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and the quality of obtained. concentrated, balanced with complex 549 Non précisée ENTAV 1978 low to
0.10 ha 809 1066 Saône-et-Loire ENTAV high 1985 low high 1.98 ha low to Clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and quality of produced. Use with care based on sought after muscaté character Côte-d'Or ATVB - ENTAV low to very lower high 2003 very lower low to low to muscaté and refined with balanced structure refined, distinctive, aromatic and wellbalanced Small grape clusters with considerable millerandage. Early maturity clone, appreciated for its low production, its high sugar content and the quality of obtained. Use for blending and for high added value productions due to its low yields. 1067 1068 1145 Côte-d'Or ATVB - ENTAV low low high 2003 low to Early maturity clone, appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and the quality of obtained. Côte-d'Or ATVB - ENTAV low to high 2003 low to Clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and quality of produced. Saône-et-Loire CA71 - IFV to high high 2010 low to low low to to high concentrated and balanced wih complex muscaté (more subtle following MLF), refined, balanced structure pronounced muscaté 1146 Clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and quality of produced. Use with care based on sought after muscaté character of the wine Saône-et-Loire CA71 - IFV to high low high 2010 low to low low high pronounced muscaté 1147 Moderate production level. Wines appreciated for their organoleptic characteristics somewhat susceptible to millerandage Saône-et-Loire CA71 - IFV high 2010 low to low to to low concentrated and wellbalanced Clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and quality of produced Somewhat susceptible to millerandage Cette œuvre est mise à disposition selon les termes de la Licence Creative Commons Attribution - Pas d Utilisation Commerciale - Partage dans les Mêmes Conditions 4.0 International