Plant de Brunel N
Name of the variety in France
Plant de Brunel
Origin
This variety comes from a natural sowing, discovered by M. René Brunel in 1982. Base on genetic analyses carried out in Montpellier, this variety would be the result of the crossbreeding between Grenache and Jurançon 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, Plant de Brunel 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
2018
ha 12
Descriptive elements
The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a medium to high density of prostrate hairs,
- the greenish yellow young leaves,
- the circular adult leaves, with five, seven or nine lobes, a closed petiole sinus, medium teeth with straight sides, a weak anthocyanin coloration of veins and petioles, a slightly blistered leaf blade, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of erect and prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 143 236 243 188 188 258 240 243 249
Allel 2 149 238 262 191 202 260 248 245 251
Phenology
Bud burst: 10 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 3 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Plant de Brunel displays moderate vigor, good fertility with a semi-erect to erect bearing. It is well adapted to short pruning.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Plant de Brunel is susceptible to downy mildew and is moderately sensitive to grey rot.
Technological potentiality
Plant de Brunel's bunches are medium in size, compact with a very short peduncle. The berries are also medium in size with high sugar accumulation potential. Plant de Brunel produces warm, not very acidic, powerful and colored wines.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Plant de Brunel clone carries the number 1123.
Bibliographic references
- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, 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
1123 Ardèche CA 07 - IFV 2009 Ardèche Clone consistent with the characteristics of the variety.