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
| Family | Vitaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, France |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Pinot blanc – Champagne and Burgundy
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| Confidence level | high |