Sauvignon gris G
Name of the variety in France
Sauvignon gris
Origin
This variety corresponds to the grey mutation of Sauvignon.
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, Sauvignon gris is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Germany and Bulgaria.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
1958 1998 2008 2018
ha 10 113 325 1092
Descriptive elements
The description corresponds to that of Sauvignon, except for the skin color of the berries when ripe, which is in this case is grey or sometimes pink.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 131 225 239 172 188 246 240 233 239
Allel 2 149 229 257 186 194 248 248 235 255
Phenology
Bud burst: 10 days after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: mid-season, 2 weeks to 2 weeks and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Sauvignon gris is less productive than Sauvignon.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
The behavior of this variety towards diseases seems to be the same as Sauvignon.
Technological potentiality
The bunches and berries are small. Sauvignon gris can produce very powful, full-bodied wines, with slightly heavy aromas and lower acidity than Sauvignon. The sugar accumulation potential is very high (higher than the Sauvignon's) and seems particularly well adapted to the production of liqueur wines.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Sauvignon gris clone carries the number 917. Two conservatories with a total of more than 70 clones were planted in the Anjou region in 2000 and 2011.
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
917 Gironde INRA 1987 Bordelais
Languedoc
Rhône-Valley
6.07 ha low to medium low low medium medium low to medium high medium medium to high aromatic and fat wines The results shown above were given in relation to the average of Sauvignon clones. Earlier compared to Sauvignon. Good aptitude for the production of dry and sweet wines.