Melon

Melon 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.

Melon

Origin

This variety is originally from the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region and, based on published genetic analyses, would result from the crossbreeding of Pinot and Gouais blanc.

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, Melon is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogue of Bulgaria.

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	1998	2008	2018
ha	8516	9517	9482	11346	12988	12844	8605

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 high density of prostrate hairs,
- the shoots with green or with slightly red-striped internodes,
- the circular entire adult leaves, with a slightly open or closed petiole sinus, teeth with straight sides, no anthocyanin coloration of veins, a blistered revolute leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a low density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	135	236	239	178	194	240	238	227	239
Allel 2	141	238	249	182	204	244	254	235	249

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: 2 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 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 variety, with a semi-erect bearing, has not very fertile buds at the base. It must be pruned moderately long or possibly short. Melon is well adapted to clay-siliceous terroirs and to fairly cool regions.

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.

Melon is fairly sensitive to downy mildew and very sensitive to grey rot. On the other hand, it is not very susceptible to powdery mildew 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 are small to medium in size with small berries. Melon produces balanced, fresh, light, pleasant with discreet aromas wines. White wines produced are well suited to ageing on lees.

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

The twelve certified Melon clones carry the numbers 177, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 441, 442, 443, 1057 and 1120. A conservatory of almost 300 was planted in 1993 in the wine-growing region of Nantes.

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
177		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1972	Loire-Atlantique	3.36 ha	medium	medium	medium				low					fine and balanced wines but with limited storage capacity		clone more susceptible to drought
227		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1973	Loire-Atlantique	0.43 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
228		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1973	Loire-Atlantique	0.35 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
229		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1973	Loire-Atlantique	1.12 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
230		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1973	Loire-Atlantique	2.82 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
231		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1973	Loire-Atlantique	1.66 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
232		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1973	Loire-Atlantique	1.51 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
441		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1976	Loire-Atlantique	0.43 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					fine and balanced wines
442		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1976	Loire-Atlantique	1.15 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					representative wines of the variety
443		Loire-Atlantique	ENTAV	1976	Loire-Atlantique	2.45 ha	medium	medium	medium				medium					representative wines of the variety
1057		Loire-Atlantique	ATAV Val-de-Loire - ENTAV	2000	Loire-Atlantique	0.31 ha		low	medium				medium to high					fine and balanced wines
1120		Loire-Atlantique	IFV	2008	Loire-Valley		medium	low	low	low		medium	medium		medium		high	aromatic wines with fruity and floral notes but little mineral character. These wines are also appreciated for their volume and their long finish		clone appreciated for its moderate level of production and its organoleptic qualities

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