Trousseau gris G
Name of the variety in France
Trousseau gris
Origin
This variety corresponds to the grey mutation of Trousseau.
Synonyms
In France, this variety can officially be called "Chauché gris" regarding plant propagation material.
Legal information
In France, Trousseau gris is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties", since 2011 on the A list and classified.
Use
Wine grape variety.
Evolution of cultivated areas in France
2018
ha 3.7
Descriptive elements
The description corresponds to that of Trousseau, except for the skin color of the berries when ripe, which is in that case grey.
Genetic profile
Microsatellite VVS2 VVMD5 VVMD7 VVMD27 VRZAG62 VRZAG79 VVMD25 VVMD28 VVMD32
Allel 1 141 236 239 172 188 246 248 233 239
Allel 2 149 236 257 186 188 248 254 247 255
Phenology
Bud burst: 1 day after Chasselas.
Grape maturity: early-season, 1 week and a half after Chasselas.
Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production
Trousseau gris is vigorous and must be planted in well exposed terroirs. Short or long pruning are suitable depending on climatic conditions, taking care to aerate the center of the vine trunks to create a microclimate favorable for the bunches.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests
Trousseau gris is fairly susceptible to diseases, particularly to grey rot. It can also be sensitive to mites and wasp attacks.
Technological potentiality
The bunches are small and the berries are medium in size. Trousseau gris produces typical, aromatic and full-bodied wines. This variety has high sugar accumulation potential, making it suitable for the production of mistelle wines or liqueur wines.
Clonal selection in France
The only certified Trousseau gris clone carries the number 1259. A conservatory of 5 clones was planted in Charente in 2009.
Bibliographic references
- 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.
- Wine Grape Varieties in California. L. Christensen et al., 2003, Ed. University of California Agriculture and Natural Ressources, United States of America.
- General viticulture. A. J. Winckler et al., 1974, United States of America.
- Revue des Œnologues n°122, 2007. "Prospection et valorisation du cépage Trousseau gris dans les Charentes", 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
1259 Charente CVC - IFV 2017