Gros Manseng

Gros Manseng 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.

Gros Manseng

Origin

This variety is originally from the Pyrenees vineyards.

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.

There is no officially recognized synonym in France nor in the other countries of the European Union, for this variety.

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, Gros Manseng is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Bulgaria and Spain.

Use

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

Wine 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	1968	1979	1988	2000	2008	2018
ha	51	59	584	1051	2022	2834	3818

From 1958 to 1988, surfaces include Gros and Petit Manseng.

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 green or yellow young leaves,
- the shoots with green internodes,
- the circular, entire adult leaves, with a petiole sinus with slightly overlapping lobes, short teeth with convex sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a slighlty goffered leaf blade, involute and slightly curly on the edges, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	137	229	239	186	194	252	238	227	239
Allel 2	149	236	257	186	194	252	248	233	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: same as Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 4 weeks after Chasselas.

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 vigorous variety is rather fertile. Generally pruned long, Gros Manseng can also be pruned short.

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.

Gros Manseng is sensitive to powdery mildew. It has a good resistance to grey rot and grapes conserve well on the vine trunk to obtain sweet wines.

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 are medium in size while the berries are very small. This variety has a good sugar accumualation potential while maintaining high acidity. It can produce high quality dry and sweet wines.

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

The eight certified Gros Manseng clones carry the numbers 397, 439, 572, 634, 661, 662, 731 and 764. More than 200 clones have been planted in two conservatories: one in the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques (Jurançon) in 1996, and the other in the French department of Gers in 1997.

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 - Montpellier SupAgro, 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
397		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV - INRA	1975	Sud-Ouest	2.69 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety		later maturity clone
439		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV - INRA	1976	Sud-Ouest	1.95 ha	low to medium	low to medium	low to medium	medium	medium		medium		low to medium			representative wines of the variety		clone appreciated for its lower than average production quantity
572		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1978	Sud-Ouest	1.27 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium			fine wines of good typicity
634		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1979	Sud-Ouest	1.18 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium			representative wines of the variety
661		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1980	Sud-Ouest	1.69 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium			representative wines of the variety		more erect bearing
662		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1980	Sud-Ouest	0.20 ha	medium	low to medium	low to medium	low to medium	low to medium		medium		low to medium			fine wines of good typicity		earlier clone
731		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	ENTAV	1981	Sud-Ouest	1.40 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium			representative wines of the variety
764		Pyrénées-Atlantiques	INRA	1981	Sud-Ouest		medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety

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