Graisse B
Name of the variety in France

Graisse
Origin

This variety is found in the south west of France. Based on published genetic analyses, Graisse is probably a descendant of Gouais blanc.
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, Graisse is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified.
Use

Wine and spirits grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France

1958 | 1968 | 1979 | 1988 | 2000 | 2008 | 2018 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ha | 2722 | 2248 | 420 | 72 | 25 | 19 | 17 |
Descriptive elements

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green or yellow young leaves,
- the dark green adult leaves, entire or with five lobes, with a slightly open petiole sinus, medium to long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration, a twisted, blistered and goffered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium to high density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the green or yellow young leaves,
- the dark green adult leaves, entire or with five lobes, with a slightly open petiole sinus, medium to long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration, a twisted, blistered and goffered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium to high density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile

Microsatellite | VVS2 | VVMD5 | VVMD7 | VVMD27 | VRZAG62 | VRZAG79 | VVMD25 | VVMD28 | VVMD32 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allel 1 | 141 | 223 | 239 | 176 | 188 | 244 | 254 | 233 | 239 |
Allel 2 | 149 | 232 | 249 | 176 | 204 | 252 | 262 | 245 | 271 |
Phenology

Bud burst: 6 days after Chasselas.
Bud burst: late-season, 4 weeks after Chasselas.
Bud burst: late-season, 4 weeks after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production

Graisse is productive with an erect bearing and may be pruned short. It tends to produce many off shoots and suckers.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests

Graisse is a little susceptible to powdery mildew.
Technological potentiality

The bunches are medium in size and compact and the berries are medium to large. Graisse has a low sugar accumulation potential. It produces neutral and acidic wines.
Clonal selection in France

The only certified Graisse clone carries the number 1134.
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.
- 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
