Results of research
Auxerrois B
Name of the variety in France
Auxerrois
Regulatory data
In France, Auxerrois 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, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.
Cultivation and agronomic skills
This variety is well suited to northern areas and to limestone terroirs. Auxerrois is moderately vigorous and has low fertility when pruned short.
Technological potential
Auxerrois's bunches and berries are small. The wines produced are quite fine, slightly aromatic and not very acidic.
Susceptibility to Diseases and Pests
Auxerrois is rather susceptible to grape moths, downy mildew, grey rot and particularly to powdery mildew.
Clonal selection in France
The two certified Auxerrois clones carry the numbers 56 and 57. A conservatory of more than 200 clones was planted in Alsace in 2007.
Granita N
Origin
This variety was obtained by INRA and SICAREX Beaujolais in the 1980's and results from the crossbreeding of Auxerrois and Portugais bleu.
