Béquignol N
Name of the variety in France

Béquignol
Origin

Béquignol is originally from the south west of France.
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, Bequignol is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified.
Use

Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France

1958 | 1968 | 1979 | 1988 | 2000 | 2008 | 2018 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ha | 223 | 117 | 140 | 118 | 1 | 1 | ND |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a very high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green young leaves with bronze spots,
- the adult leaves entire or with three or five lobes, an open or slightly open petiole sinus with often a tooth on the edge, moderate to long teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides, moderate anthocyanin coloration of veins, a twisted, blistered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the broad ellipsoid berries.
- the tip of the young shoot with a very high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green young leaves with bronze spots,
- the adult leaves entire or with three or five lobes, an open or slightly open petiole sinus with often a tooth on the edge, moderate to long teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides, moderate anthocyanin coloration of veins, a twisted, blistered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the broad ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allel 1 | 137 | 234 | 239 | 172 | 188 | 246 | 238 | 235 | 239 |
Allel 2 | 149 | 236 | 257 | 186 | 194 | 248 | 248 | 243 | 273 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 7 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Béquignol is a vigorous variety and is fertile when pruned long. It is well adapted to drought conditions.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Béquignol is sensitive to mites. On the other hand, it is not very affected by grey rot.
Technological potentiality

The bunches are medium in size and the berries are small. Béquignol produces ordinary wines, light bodied, not tannic and are fitted for quick consumption.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Bequignol clone carries the number 1224.
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.
- 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
