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Meslier Saint-François

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Vitis vinifera L. Common grape vine · Fruit crops · bred by INCONNU (FR)

also searched as: меслиер саинт франсоис

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a natural hybrid originating from the Gâtinais region. The vines have medium vigor and are prone to early bud burst, which increases the risk of damage from spring frosts. The variety is sensitive to powdery mildew, gray mold, and sour rot, while showing medium resistance to downy mildew and black rot.

The clusters are dense, cylindrical or cylindro-conical in shape. The berries are medium-sized, round or ellipsoid, changing color from greenish-yellow to golden, sometimes with brown spots. A somatic mutation with reddish berries exists — Meslier Rose.

A wine grape variety used for the production of wines and spirits, such as Cognac and Armagnac. The wines have a pronounced acidity and a neutral profile, therefore they are more often used in blends or mixed plantings.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
(Inconnu) (FR) 2 336 Developed the variety
Applicant
(Inconnu) (FR) 2 336 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Institut Francais de la Vigne et du Vin (FR) 580 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

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    № 1035471

    Registration
    1 January 1900

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