Auxerrois B
Name of the variety in France
Auxerrois
Origin
Based on published genetic analyses, this variety would be the result of the crossbreeding of Pinot and Gouais blanc. Its development was encouraged by the Laquenexy (Moselle) research station. After 1950, the Station de Recherches Viticoles et Oenologiques de Colmar (The Colmar Viticulture and Oenology Research Station) strongly developed this variety in Alsace vineyards.
Synonyms
There is no officially recognized synonym in France nor in the other countries of the European Union, for this variety.
Legal information
In France, Auxerrois is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
1958 1968 1979 1988 1998 2008 2018
ha 299 486 1193 1579 1904 2225 2514
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the green or yellow young leaves,
- the adult leaves with three lobes, an open V-shaped petiole sinus, short teeth compared to their width with straight sides, low to medium anthocyanin coloration of veins, a blistered, involute leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of erect hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 232 239 178 188 244 238 227 249
Allel 2 149 236 243 186 196 246 248 235 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 9 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: early-season, 1 week and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
This variety is well suited to northern areas and to limestone terroirs. Auxerrois is moderately vigorous and has low fertility when pruned short.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Auxerrois is rather susceptible to grape moths, downy mildew, grey rot and particularly to powdery mildew.
Technological potentiality
Auxerrois's bunches and berries are small. The wines produced are quite fine, slightly aromatic and not very acidic.
Clonal selection in France
The two certified Auxerrois clones carry the numbers 56 and 57. A conservatory of more than 200 clones was planted in Alsace in 2007.
Bibliographic references
- Catalogue des variétés et clones de vigne cultivés en France. Collectif, 2007, Ed. IFV, Le Grau-du-Roi, France.
- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, France.
- Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages et de leurs synonymes. P. Galet, 2015, Ed. Libre&Solidaire, France.
Description of clones certified in France
Identity and availability Agronomic data Technological data Autres informations
Clone no. Marque Origin Selection Year of
certification
Agronomic
references
Surface area used
for propagation (year)
Fertility Production
level
Bunch
weight
Vigor Berry
size
Susceptibility
to grey rot
Sugar
level
Color
potential
Titrable
acidity
Tannic
structure
Aromatic
intensity
Oenological
suitability
New General
note
Agro-tecnic
note
Note
agronomique
Agronomic
note
Links
56 Haut-Rhin INRA 1971 Alsace 4.28 ha medium medium medium medium to high representative wines of the variety
57 Haut-Rhin INRA 1971 Alsace 2.66 ha medium to high medium to high medium to high medium representative wines of the variety