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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Vitis vinifera ‘Meslier Blanc’

‘No. 13 – Meslier Blanc (302/3 or No. 302 of the third or Montpelier collection). More diminutive in every respect than the preceding [Pineau Blanc], bears very little, but of excellent quality; should not exceed three feet by two feet in a vineyard.’ [Maro p.24/1844].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data from the contemporary literature. Figured in L’Art de Faire, Gouverner et Perfectionner les Vines [Chaptal pl.V/1801].

 

 

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.12/1843]. 302-3 is written after the name, i.e. no. 302 of Busby’s Montpelier collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.

 

 

Notes

Published Jun 24, 2010 - 03:22 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:54 PM

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The uncoloured lithograph shows an elongated bunch of round grapes. Chaptal Fig. 5, 1801.

Vitis vinifera ‘Meslier Blanc’ | Chaptal pl.V/1801 | CPA

 

Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, France
Synonyms
  • Mornain blanc
  • Morna Chasselas
  • Blanc de Bonnelle
  • White Mornain

 
Common Name

Grape, Wine Grape
Name in the Camden Park Record

Meslier blanc 

 

 
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