Vitis vinifera ‘Muscat Rouge’
‘Bunches larger than those of the Black Frontignan, and without shoulders. Berries larger also, perfectly round, and of a dark red colour. Flesh delicate and tender. Juice plentiful, of a most rich, musky, vinous flavour. [George Lindley – Orchard Guide p.204/1831].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Figured in Pomona Britannica [PB pl.LVI/1812], the figure used here.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all printed catalogues as ‘Red ditto’, i.e. ‘Red Frontignac’ [Vines for Table and for Wine no.15/1843].
This William Macarthur’s description: ‘No. 16 – Muscat Rouge (Red Frontignac). Imported by the Australian Agricultural Company in 1825, more delicate in its habit than either of the two varieties of Muscat described above [Muscat Gris and Muscat Noir], and rather less productive. Fruit, when ripened in perfection, a bright reddish brown, and very highly flavoured. Subject to the blight.’ [Maro p.24/1844].
See also ‘Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains’.
Notes
Published Jun 23, 2010 - 04:22 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:33 PM
Vitis vinifera ‘Muscat Rouge’ | Pomona Britannica pl.LVI/1812
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably France |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Grape, Table Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Red ditto i.e. ‘Red Frontignac’ |
| Confidence level | high |