Savagnin blanc B
Name of the variety in France
Savagnin blanc
Origin
This variety could originally be from Franche-Comté or Palatinat.
Synonyms
In France, this variety can officially be called "Naturé" regarding plant propagation material. In the European Union, Savagnin blanc is officially called by other names: Traminac bijeli (Croatia), Traminec (Slovenia), Traminer (Belgium, Cyprus, Malta), Tramini (Czech republic, Hungary) and Weißer Traminer (Germany).
Legal information
In France, Savagnin blanc 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: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Malta and Slovenia.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
1958 1968 1979 1988 1998 2008 2018
ha 185 136 207 281 385 454 568
Descriptive elements
The description corresponds to that of Gewurztraminer, except for the skin color of the berries when ripe, which is in this case green yellow.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 149 229 243 186 188 246 248 233 239
Allel 2 149 236 257 186 194 252 248 235 271
Phenology
Bud burst: same as Chasselas.
Grape maturity: early-season, 1 week and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
This variety is usually trained and pruned long. It is perfectly adapted to marly terroirs.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Savagnin blanc is relatively insensitive to diseases particularly to grey rot as the berries skin is thick. On the other hand, it is very susceptible to wood diseases.
Technological potentiality
The bunches and berries are small to very small in size. Savagnin blanc produces powerful, heavy and full-bodied great white wines that are suited to ageing. This variety has a very high sugar accumulation potential while maintaining high acidity levels. Savagnin blanc is especially used for the production of "vins jaunes" (French for "Yellow wines").
Clonal selection in France
The four certified Savagnin blanc clones carry the numbers 611, 612, 613 and 614. A conservatory of 50 or so clones was planted in 1998 in Alsace. An other conservatory of 20 or so clones was planted in the French department of Jura in 2009.
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
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611 Jura INRA 1979 Jura 0.16 ha medium medium medium to high medium to high medium suitable for the production of yellow wines slightly later clone
612 Jura INRA 1979 Jura 0.13 ha medium medium medium medium medium fine and aromatic wines, suitable for the production of yellow wines clone appreciated for its earlier maturity and the quality of the wines obtained
613 Jura INRA 1979 Jura 0.16 ha medium medium medium medium to high medium suitable for the production of yellow wines
614 Jura INRA 1979 Jura 0.20 ha medium medium medium to high medium to high medium fine and aromatic wines, suitable for the production of yellow wines clone appreciated for its earlier maturity and the quality of the wines obtained