Grape Variety: Auxerrois

Variety Name	Auxerrois
TTB Approved Name(s)	Auxerrois
All Synonyms	Auxera, Auxerrois de Laquenexy, Auxerrois gris, Auzerrois blanc, Blanc de Kienzheim, Ericey de la Montee, Okseroa, Pinot Auxerrois
Countries of Origin	France
Species	Vitis vinifera
Pedigree	Pinot x Heunisch Weiss (Gouais blanc)
References	Show 5 references Hide references ENTAV. Catalogue of Selected Wine Grape Varieties and Clones Cultivated in France.1995. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food CTPS. France. Galet, P. 1998. Grape Varieties and Rootstock Varieties. Oenoplurimedia sarl. Chateau de Chaintre, France. Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Part 4.91 List of approved prime names. Link
Berry Color	White
Uses	Wine
Comments	This variety is a full sibling of Chardonnay as it shares the same parents. The variety is widely grown in the Alsace region of France.

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	Auxerrois [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Reported to be French clone 45
Comments	This selection came to FPS in 1988 from Oregon State University, which imported it from Colmar, France. This selection and FPS 02 (reported to be French clone 36) were funded through the Winegrowers' Project. The federal quarantine testing and release occurred at Oregon State University prior to arrival at FPS. Long index testing was performed at FPS. This selection has tested positive for RSP virus.
	Auxerrois [02]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Reported to be French clone 36
Comments	This selection came to FPS in 1988 from Oregon State University, which imported it from Colmar,France. This selection and FPS 01 (reported to be French clone 45) were funded through the Winegrowers' Project. The federal quarantine testing and release occurred at Oregon State University prior to arrival at FPS. Long index testing was performed at FPS. This selection has tested positive for RSP virus.