Mireille B
Name of the variety in France
Mireille
Origin
This variety was obtained by H. Agnel by crossbreeding Italia and Perle de Csaba.
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, Mireille is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list. This variety is also listed in the catalogue of Portugal.
Use
Table grape variety
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
2018
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Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a low density of prostrate hairs,
- the bronze or green young leaves with bronze spots,
- the circular adult leaves, with five lobes, deep lateral sinuses, an open or slightly open U-shaped petiole sinus, medium teeth with straight sides, a weak or moderate anthocyanin coloration of veins, a shiny slightly twisted leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect hairs and no prostrate hairs.
- the ellipsoid berries with a muscat flavor.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 229 243 176 204 256 238 233 271
Allel 2 131 234 247 178 204 260 240 267 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 8 days before Chasselas.
Grape maturity: very early season, 3 weeks before Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Mireille has a moderate vigor and a semi-erect to horizontal bearing. It must be trained and can be pruned short or moderately long.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Mireille is not very susceptible to grey rot.
Technological potentiality
The bunches and the berries are small. Mireille's berries have a pleasant taste with a fleshy pulp. They can turn amber in color when ripe and shrivel quickly after the harvest.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Mireille clone carries the number 599.
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.
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
New General
note
Agro-tecnic
note
Note
agronomique
Agronomic
note
Links
599 INRA 1978