Chambourcin N
Name of the variety in France

Chambourcin
Origin

Based on genetic analyses, Chambourcin (an interspecific hybrid) would be the result of the crossbreeding between 11369 Joannès Seyve and Plantet (5455 Seibel).
Synonyms

In France, this variety can officially be called "26205 Joannès Seyve" regarding plant propagation material.
Legal information

In France, Chambourcin 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 | 1998 | 2008 | 2018 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ha | 64 | 1571 | 3363 | 1204 | 1803 | 948 | 516 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves with bronze spots,
- the slightly colored shoots,
- the circular or kidney-shaped adult leaves, entire or with three lobes, with shallow lateral sinuses, an open U or V-shaped petiole sinus, long teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides or with one side convex and one side concave, slight anthocyanin coloration of veins, a moderate density of erect hairs of the petiole, a smooth slightly twisted leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect hairs,
- the round-shaped or slightly obloid berries.
- the tip of the young shoot with a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves with bronze spots,
- the slightly colored shoots,
- the circular or kidney-shaped adult leaves, entire or with three lobes, with shallow lateral sinuses, an open U or V-shaped petiole sinus, long teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides or with one side convex and one side concave, slight anthocyanin coloration of veins, a moderate density of erect hairs of the petiole, a smooth slightly twisted leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect hairs,
- the round-shaped or slightly obloid berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
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Allel 1 | 131 | 236 | 239 | 182 | 188 | 260 | 240 | 251 | 239 |
Allel 2 | 143 | 242 | 251 | 186 | 194 | 262 | 254 | 257 | 249 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 9 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

Chambourcin resists well to winter cold but is sensitive to chlorosis and drought. It is very vigorous with a horizontal bearing, can be pruned short but is sometimes susceptible to millerandage.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Chambourcin is not very affected by downy mildew and powdery mildew but is susceptible to phylloxera.
Technological potentiality

The bunches are medium to large and the berries are medium in size. This variety's sugar accumulation potential is good. Chambourcin produces colored wines of acceptable quality with the presence of diglucosid anthocyanins.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Chambourcin clone carries the number 1257.
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.
- Cépages et vignobles de France, tome 1. P. Galet, 1988, Ed. Dehan, Montpellier, France.
- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, France.
- Cépages et vignobles de France, tome 1. P. Galet, 1988, Ed. Dehan, Montpellier, France.
Description of clones certified in France
