Cabestrel N
Name of the variety in France

Cabestrel
Origin

This variety was obtained by INRA in the 1970's and results from the crossbreeding of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre.
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, Cabestrel 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

2018 | |
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ha | 0.9 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a moderate density of prostrate hairs and a piping distribution of anthocyanin coloration,
- the green young leaves with bronze spots and a medium to high density of prostrate hairs,
- the shoots with green or red-striped internodes,
- the pentagonal adult leaves with five lobes, deep V-shaped lateral sinuses with sometimes a tooth inside, a closed U-shaped petiole sinus or with overlapping lobes, long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight or convex sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a shiny, flat, finely blistered 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 moderate density of prostrate hairs and a piping distribution of anthocyanin coloration,
- the green young leaves with bronze spots and a medium to high density of prostrate hairs,
- the shoots with green or red-striped internodes,
- the pentagonal adult leaves with five lobes, deep V-shaped lateral sinuses with sometimes a tooth inside, a closed U-shaped petiole sinus or with overlapping lobes, long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight or convex sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a shiny, flat, finely blistered 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 |
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Allel 1 | 137 | 223 | 239 | 172 | 188 | 248 | 238 | 233 | 239 |
Allel 2 | 149 | 238 | 249 | 186 | 188 | 262 | 262 | 243 | 239 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 18 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season.
Grape maturity: late-season.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Cabestrel is averagely fertile and has a moderate but regular production and a semi-erect bearing. This variety can be susceptible to magnesium deficiency.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Cabestrel does not seem to be particularly susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildew, and it is not very affected by grey rot. However, it is more sensitive to vine leafhoppers.
Technological potentiality

Cabestrel’s bunches are medium in size, long and moderately or not very compact. The berries are small to medium, with a slightly herbaceous flavor, a thin skin and a soft very juicy pulp. The musts have a moderate alcoholic potential and a good acidity. Cabestrel red wines are harmonious. They have a nice, very intense color that holds up well throughout ageing. The tanins are present but not very astringent, and the wines have empyreumatic, spices, cocoa and small red fruits aromas. Cabestrel can also be used to produce good quality rosé wines.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Cabestrel clone carries the number 1192.
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
