Beaugaray N
Name of the variety in France

Beaugaray
Origin

This variety was obtained by INRA and SICAREX Beaujolais in the 1980's and results from the crossbreeding of Gamay and Heroldrebe.
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, Beaugaray is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" since 2014 on the A list and classified.
Use

Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France

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ha | 0 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on :
- the tip of the young shoot with a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the green yellowish young leaves, with bronze spots and a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the red purplish shoots on the dorsal side, with flattened nodes and a strong anthocyanin coloration of bud scales,
- the pentagonal adult leaves, entire or with three or five lobes, with shallow lateral sinuses, a closed petiole sinus with very overlapping lobes, short teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a flat, blistered, goffered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, no erect hairs and a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
- the tip of the young shoot with a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the green yellowish young leaves, with bronze spots and a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the red purplish shoots on the dorsal side, with flattened nodes and a strong anthocyanin coloration of bud scales,
- the pentagonal adult leaves, entire or with three or five lobes, with shallow lateral sinuses, a closed petiole sinus with very overlapping lobes, short teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a flat, blistered, goffered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, no erect hairs and a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allel 1 | 131 | 236 | 239 | 178 | 194 | 246 | 238 | 216 | 249 |
Allel 2 | 141 | 238 | 249 | 186 | 204 | 260 | 254 | 259 | 271 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 2 days before Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Beaugaray is rather vigorous, moderately fertile and has a semi-erect bearing. This variety can be susceptible to millerandage.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Beaugaray is sensitive to downy mildew and powdery mildew and it seems less affected by grey rot. This variety is susceptible to wood diseases (esca).
Technological potentiality

Beaugaray’s bunches are medium in size and compact. The berries are also medium, simple-flavored, with a moderately thick skin and a soft and very juicy pulp. This variety produces very colored, structured, tannic wines. They have a fruity (ripe fruits) and floral (rose and violet) aromatic profile.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Beaugaray clone carries the number 1269.
Bibliographic references


- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, France.
Description of clones certified in France
