Chasselas

Chasselas B

Name of the variety in France Name under which the variety is officially registered in the catalogue of grapevine varieties in France and under which it may be propagated and disseminated.

Name under which the variety is officially registered in the catalogue of grapevine varieties in France and under which it may be propagated and disseminated.

Chasselas

Origin

This variety would seem to originally be from Burgundy or from Switzerland.

Synonyms

Recognised alternative names that may be used to identify the propagation material of the variety in France or in other member countries of the European Union.

In France, this variety can officially be called "Chasselas doré" regarding plant propagation material. In the European Union, Chasselas is officially called by other names: Bela zlahtnina (Slovenia), Chasselas dorato (Italy), Chrupka bila (Czech Republic), Gutedel (Austria), Weisser Gutedel (Germany) and Plemanka bijela (Croatia).

Legal information This information indicates on which list the variety is registered (A or B), whether it is classified for wine grapes, and in which member countries of the European Union the variety is also officially registered (for more information, see the <a href="/en/reglementation">"Legislation"</a>menu).

This information indicates on which list the variety is registered (A or B), whether it is classified for wine grapes, and in which member countries of the European Union the variety is also officially registered (for more information, see the <a href="/en/reglementation">"Legislation"</a>menu).

In France, Chasselas is oficially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list. It is classified as a wine grape variety only in some French department (see the regulations in force). This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Spain.

Use

This information indicates the normal and statutory use for the grapes.

Wine and table grape variety.

Evolution of cultivated areas in France

The figures provided are taken from vineyard land registers (IVCC, ONIVIT, ONIVINS), general agricultural censuses (SCEES-INSEE) and the current computerised vineyard register (DGDDI, FAM).<br>
Regional vine planting data is available on the following site: <a href="https://visionet.franceagrimer.fr/Pages/DonneesInteractivesDocs.aspx?sousmenu=observatoire%20de%20la%20viticulture" target="">visionet</a>.

	1958	1988	1998	2008	2018
ha	24400	11040	3595	2615	958

Surfaces declared as wine grapes only.

Descriptive elements

<p>Only the principal ampelographic elements enabling the varieties to be characterised and identified are provided. They are presented according to the descriptor code recognised by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), the Community Plant Variety Office (OCVV) and Bioversity International (for more information, see the <a href="/en/vocabulaire">"Ampelographic glossary"</a> menu).<br>
The photographs of leaves and grapes were taken in natural conditions, on the vine, in very similar situations in terms of growing conditions (sandy soil, Mediterranean coast):</p>
<ul>
<li>Domaine de l'Espiguette (IFV), Le Grau du Roi (Gard),</li>
<li>Domaine de Vassal (INRAE), Marseillan (Hérault),</li>
<li>La Gaillarde Campus (Institut Agro | Montpellier SupAgro), Montpellier (Hérault).</li>
</ul>
<p>Only a few photographs, including the tips of bunches, were taken in other conditions.</p>

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the reddish young leaves,
- the shoots with very long tendrils,
- the light green pentagonal adult leaves, with five lobes, a slightly open petiole sinus, short to medium teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	131	225	239	182	194	252	240	216	239
Allel 2	141	234	247	186	204	260	254	267	239

Phenology

<p>The growth stages indicated are the result of obsrvations made at the Domaine de Vassal Estate where the set of these varieties form a collection. The results are indicated compared to the Chasselas vine variety as a reference in order to make comparisons between years and different sites. As such, for information purposes, the dates for the Chasselas B growth stage at Domaine de Vassal are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bud burst, 21 March (average over 50 years)</li>
<li>Grape maturity, 14 August (average over 50 years)</li>
</ul>

Bud burst (average over 50 years at the Domaine de Vassal): March 21st.
Grape maturity (average over 50 years at the Domaine de Vassal): early-season (by definition), August 14th.

Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.

The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.

This variety can be managed with short or long pruning. Depending on climatic conditions, it is sometimes susceptible to millerandage. It is also rather susceptible to magnesium deficiency (especially in potassium-rich soils) and to dessication of the stems.

Susceptibility to diseases and pests These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.

These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.

Chasselas is not very susceptible to grey rot and mites. On the other hand, it is sensitive to powdery mildew, phomopsis and eutypa dieback.

Technological potentiality

<p>The size of grape clusters and berries indicated are based on the following scales:</p>
<table id="potentiel">
<thead>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td colspan="2">Wine grape varieties</td>
<td colspan="2">Table grape varieties</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Size</td>
<td>Bunch (g)</td>
<td>Berry (g)</td>
<td>Bunch (g)</td>
<td>Berry (g)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Very small</td>
<td>≤ 100</td>
<td>< 1</td>
<td>< 150</td>
<td>< 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Small</td>
<td>100 - 200</td>
<td>1,5 - 2</td>
<td>150 - 250</td>
<td>2 - 3,5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moderate</td>
<td>200 - 250</td>
<td>2 - 2,5</td>
<td>250 - 400</td>
<td>3,5 - 5,5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Large</td>
<td>250 - 400</td>
<td>2,5 - 3,5</td>
<td>400 - 700</td>
<td>5,5 - 8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Very large</td>
<td>> 400</td>
<td>> 3,5</td>
<td>> 700</td>
<td>> 8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Remarks concerning the characteristics of the wines are generally based on tastings organised by juries of professionals.</p>

The bunches and berries are medium in size. The skin is thin, the pulp is soft and juicy with a pleasant taste. Chasselas has a good storage and transport capacity. Wines produced from Chasselas are rather fine, but often rather neutral in terms of aromatic potential and sometimes lack acidity.

Clonal selection in France In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.

The thirty-three certified Chasselas table grapes clones carry the numbers 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 201, 303, 532, 887, 889, 890, 891, 1221, 1222 and 1234. The three certified Chasselas wine grapes clones carry the numbers 60, 110 and 158. A conservatory of more than 100 clones was planted in 2001 in the wine-growing region of Moissac (French department of Tarn-et-Garonne).

Bibliographic references The main bibliographical sources are provided.

- 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.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.

Description of clones certified in France In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.

		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
16		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			medium to high	medium		medium
19		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			low to medium	low		medium
20		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			low to medium			medium
21		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
22		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
23		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			medium to high	medium		medium
24		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
25		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
26		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			high	high		medium
27		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
28		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
29		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			low to medium	medium		medium
30		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
31		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			medium	medium		low to medium
32		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
33		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			high	medium		medium
34		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
35		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			low to medium	medium		low to medium
36		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
37		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
38		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest
39		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			medium	medium		medium
40		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1971	Sud-Ouest			high	high		medium
60		Haut-Rhin	INRA	1971	Alsace Savoie																	clone destined for the production of wine grapes
110		Nièvre	INRA	1971	Centre Savoie																	clone destined for the production of wine grapes
158		Nièvre	INRA	1972	Centre Savoie																	clone destined for the production of wine grapes
201		Gard	ENTAV	1973	Sud-Ouest
303		Gard	ENTAV	1973	Sud-Ouest
532		Gard	ENTAV	1976	Sud-Ouest
887		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1987	Sud-Ouest
889		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1987	Sud-Ouest
890		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1987	Sud-Ouest
891		Tarn-et-Garonne	INRA	1987	Sud-Ouest
1221		Tarn-et-Garonne	GVA Moissac - IFV	2014	Sud-Ouest		medium	high	medium to high	medium	medium to high	medium	high		low to medium					red canes type clone with high yield and high maturity index. Good storage aptitude
1222		Tarn-et-Garonne	GVA Moissac - IFV	2014	Sud-Ouest		medium	medium	low to medium	medium	low to medium	medium	high		low to medium					very early red canes type clone with average yield. Very high maturity index and good storage aptitude
1234		Tarn-et-Garonne	GVA Moissac - IFV	2015	Sud-Ouest		medium	medium to high	medium to high	medium	medium	medium	medium to high		low to medium				New	early red canes type clone with average to high yield. High maturity index and good storage aptitude

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