Orbois B
Name of the variety in France
Orbois
Origin
Based on published genetic analyses, this variety is probably a descendant of Gouais blanc. It appears to originally be from the Loire Valley, more particularly from Touraine or the Loir-et-Cher region.
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, Orbois 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 1282 1455 1145 754 435 270 149
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the yellow young leaves with bronze spost and a high to very high density of prostrate hairs,
- the shoots with red internodes,
- the small adult leaves, entire or with shallow lateral sinuses, a slightly open or closed, V- or lyre-shaped petiole sinus, short teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides, a strong anthocyanin coloration of veins, an involute, blistered leaf blade, undulate between the veins, and on the lower side of the leaves, a high density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the slightly ellipsoid berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 141 229 239 176 188 238 248 227 271
Allel 2 149 238 243 186 196 246 252 235 271
Phenology
Bud burst: 3 days before Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
This variety has moderate vigor and good fertility.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Despite having very compact grape clusters, Orbois does not seem too susceptible to grey rot.
Technological potentiality
The bunches are medium to large in size and the berries are small. The sugar accumulation potential is relatively high for a fairly low acidity. It is especially used as a base wine to blend it with other grape varieties.
Clonal selection in France
The three certified Orbois clones carry the numbers 205, 206 and 504. A conservatory of twenty or so clones was planted 2007 in the French department of Loir-et-Cher.
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
205 Loir-et-Cher ENTAV 1973 Loir-et-Cher Little difference between clones 205, 206 and 504. These are not widely distributed. However, a higher susceptibility to millerandage was noted for clone 206.
206 Loir-et-Cher ENTAV 1973 Loir-et-Cher Little difference between clones 205, 206 and 504. These are not widely distributed. However, a higher susceptibility to millerandage was noted for clone 206.
504 Loir-et-Cher ENTAV 1976 Loir-et-Cher Little difference between clones 205, 206 and 504. These are not widely distributed. However, a higher susceptibility to millerandage was noted for clone 206.