Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Noir’
‘Bunches, small, very compact, cylindrical, and occasionally shouldered. Berries, generally oval, inclining to roundish. Skin, thin, blue-black, covered with blue bloom. Flesh, juicy, sweet, and richly flavoured. Ripens well against a wall in the open air, and is one of the best for this purpose. The bunches are larger than those of Miller's Burgundy.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.373/1884].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This is one of the varieties most extensively cultivated for wine on the Rhine and the Moselle, and it also furnishes the greater part of the Champagne and Burgundy wines.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.373/1884].
Figured in L’Art de Faire, Gouverner et Perfectionner les Vines [Chaptal pl.II/1801 as ‘Bourguignon Noir’.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.11/1843]. 51-1 is written after the name, i.e. no. 51 of Busby’s private collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. Surprisingly there is no description of this grape in Maro.
Notes
Published Jun 24, 2010 - 03:02 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:54 PM
Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Noir’ | Chaptal pl.II/1801 as ‘Bourguignon Noir’ | CPA
| 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 Noir – Champagne and Burgundy
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| Confidence level | high |