Molette B
Name of the variety in France
Molette
Origin
This variety is native to the Savoie and based on published genetic analyses 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, Molette is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
1958 1968 1979 1988 1998 2008 2018
ha 98 96 36 32 34 30 27
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a high density of prostrate hairs,
- the yellow young leaves,
- the large, entire, circular adult leaves, with a slightly open or closed U-shaped petiole sinus, medium to long teeth compared to their width at the base with straight sides, a moderate anthocyanin coloration of veins, an involute leaf blade and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium to high density of erect hairs and a low to medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped or slightly obloid berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 232 247 176 194 244 248 233 249
Allel 2 141 234 249 178 196 260 254 245 251
Phenology
Bud burst: 4 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Molette is vigorous with a fairly erect bearing. Its fertility is average when pruned short, but production becomes substantial when this variety is pruned long. Molette seems well adapted to clay-limestone and sandy soils.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
This variety is susceptible to grey rot and downy mildew.
Technological potentiality
The bunches are medium in size and the berries are small. Molette produces clear, and acidic, but relatively common and not very aromatic wines, with a fairly high alcohol degree.
Clonal selection in France
The two certified Molette clones carry the numbers 1039 and 1230. A conservatory of twenty or so clones was planted in 1999 in the wine-growing region of Savoie.
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.
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
1039 Ain ENTAV 1997 Savoie medium to high medium to high medium medium medium medium to high Clone slightly more productive than the average of the variety.
1230 Ain IFV 2015 Languedoc-Roussillon medium medium medium medium medium medium New Clone consistent with the characteristics of the variety.