Mauzac

Mauzac 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.

Mauzac

Origin

This variety would appear to origianlly be from the Gaillac region (Tarn).

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, Mauzac is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified.

Use

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

Wine and spirits 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	1998	2008	2018
ha	8511	9167	6422	5709	3534	2585	1629

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 very high density of prostrate hairs,
- the white or yellow young leaves,
- the shoots with green internodes,
- the circular or cordate adult leaves, entire or with three lobes, a petiole sinus with overlapping lobes, short or medium teeth with convex sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a matte slightly hammered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped or broad ellipsoid berries.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	131	227	239	182	188	252	248	227	239
Allel 2	149	229	249	188	200	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: 7 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks and a half 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.

Mauzac displays moderate vigor, is rather productive and must be pruned short. Grape clusters have short peduncles. This variety produces good results in clay-limestone or limestone soils.

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.

Mauzac is sensitive to mites (particularly to acariosis), grape moths, phomopsis, eutypa dieback and grey rot. It is however not very susceptible to powdery and downy mildew.

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. Mauzac produces sparkinlg, sweet or dry white wines. At full maturity, the alcohol level is fairly high and the berries can be further enriched by over-ripening. Acidity, on the other hand, drops quickly. The wines sometimes lack freshness (sensitivity to oxidation) and can have some bitterness. The dominant aromas are, in general, apple and sometimes pear.

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

The seven certified Mauzac clones carry the numbers 575, 738, 739, 740, 741, 898 and 899. Two conservatories of almost 200 clones were planted in the wine-growing regions of Gailllac (French department of Tarn) in 1998 and Limoux (French department of Aude) in 2009.

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
575		Tarn	ENTAV	1978	Tarn	0.41 ha	medium to high	low to medium	low			high	medium		low			representative wines of the variety		small compact bunches
738		Aude	INRA	1981	Aude Tarn	0.19 ha	low to medium	medium to high	high			low	medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety		large, aerated bunches. Clone suitable for the production of sparkling wines.
739		Aude	INRA	1981	Aude Tarn	0.57 ha	low to medium	medium to high	high			low to medium	medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety		large, aerated bunches. Clone suitable for the production of sparkling wines.
740		Aude	INRA	1981	Aude Tarn	0.35 ha	low to medium	medium to high	high			low to medium	medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety		large, aerated bunches. Clone suitable for the production of sparkling wines.
741		Aude	INRA	1981	Aude Tarn	0.46 ha	low to medium	medium to high	high			low to medium	medium		medium to high			representative wines of the variety		large, aerated bunches. Clone suitable for the production of sparkling wines.
898		Tarn	ENTAV	1987	Tarn	0.46 ha	medium to high	low to medium	low			medium to high	medium		low to medium			representative wines of the variety		small compact bunches
899		Tarn	ENTAV	1987	Tarn	0.47 ha	medium to high	low to medium	low			medium to high	medium		low to medium			representative wines of the variety		small compact bunches

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