Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Blanc’

‘No. 14 – Pineau Blanc (48/1, 52/1, 35/2, or Nos. 48 and 52 of the private collection, and No. 35, of the Luxembourg). One of the most celebrated wine grapes of the North of France, and extensively cultivated in the best vineyards of Burgundy and Champagne. Bunches very small, berries small, very sweet and sugary, produces very little, but of excellent quality; requires same distance as No.1 [Pineau Gris], and may ripen its crop perhaps from ten to fourteen days later.’ [Maro p.24/1844].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data from the contemporary literature.

 

 

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.10/1843]. 48-1 is written after the name, i.e. no. 48 of Busby’s private collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.

 

 

Notes

Published Jun 24, 2010 - 02:51 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:07 PM


More details about Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Blanc’
Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, France

Synonyms
  • Bourguignon Blanc
  • Pineau Blanc
  • Feuille Ronde
  • Picarneau
  • Melé
  • Gueche Blanc
  • Menu
  • Gouche

 

Common Name

Grape, Wine Grape

Name in the Camden Park Record

Pinot blanc – Champagne and Burgundy

 

 

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