Piquepoul gris G
Name of the variety in France
Piquepoul gris
Origin
This variety corresponds to the grey mutation of Piquepoul noir.
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, Piquepoul gris 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 2000 2008 2018
ha 42 49 6 5 2.9
See Piquepoul Blanc.
Descriptive elements
The description corresponds to that of Piquepoul blanc, except for the skin color of the berries when ripe, which is, in this case, grey. The anthocyanin coloration of the internodes of the shoots seems more pronounced than for Piquepoul blanc.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 223 239 176 188 252 240 233 239
Allel 2 131 229 243 186 188 252 248 235 261
Phenology
Bud burst: 6 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: late-season, 4 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Piquepoul gris shares the same characteristics as Piquepoul blanc, with a slightly higher production.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Piquepoul gris is very susceptible to grey rot.
Technological potentiality
The bunches are large and the berries are medium in size. Generally vinified as white wine, Piquepoul gris produces wines with a good acidity.
Clonal selection in France
The two certified Piquepoul gris clones carry the numbers 71 and 293.
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
71 Hérault ENTAV 1971 Domaine de l'Espiguette
Languedoc
medium medium medium medium medium medium representative wines of the variety
293 Hérault ENTAV 1973 Domaine de l'Espiguette
Languedoc
medium medium medium medium medium medium representative wines of the variety