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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

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Figured is a shoot with leaves and bunch of small, round black grapes. Pomona Britannica pl.56, 1812.

Vitis vinifera ‘Muscat Rouge’ | Pomona Britannica pl.LVI/1812

 

Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, probably France
Synonyms
  • Red Frontignac
  • Red Muscat
  • Moscatel Menudo of some

 
Common Name

Grape, Table Grape, Wine Grape
Name in the Camden Park Record

Red ditto i.e. ‘Red Frontignac’
Confidence level high