Gamay de Chaudenay N
Name of the variety in France
Gamay de Chaudenay
Origin
This variety comes from a mutation of Gamay de Bouze.
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, Gamay de Chaudenay 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 1998 2008 2018
ha 119 92 375 247 99
See Gamay Fréaux.
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the bronzed young leaves,
- the skin of the berries is grey before veraison and the pulp is colored at maturity.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 232 239 178 194 244 238 216 239
Allel 2 135 236 249 186 204 246 238 245 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 1 day after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: early-season, 1 week after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
This variety is not very vigorous but has a steady production. Its potential is close to those of Gamay.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Gamay de Chaudenay's behavior towards diseases and pests is the same as that of Gamay.
Technological potentiality
The bunches are small and the berries are small to medium in size. The wines produces are colored (less than Gamay Fréaux but more than Gamay de Bouze) and less fruity than Gamay wines.
Clonal selection in France
The two certified Gamay de Chaudenay clones carry the numbers 567 and 568. A conservatory of 30 or so clones was planted in 2006 in the wine-growing region of Rhône.
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.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.
Description of clones certified in France
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
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note
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agronomique
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567 Val-de-Loire ENTAV 1978 Beaujolais high high medium to high medium medium medium to high low to medium very high medium high fruity, structured and colored wines The results shown above were given in relation to the average of Gamay clones. Compared to this reference, the anthocyanin content is more than twice higher and the total polyphenol index is 40% higher.
568 Val-de-Loire ENTAV 1978 Beaujolais high high medium to high medium medium medium to high low to medium medium representative wines of the variety The results shown above were given in relation to the average of Gamay clones.