| Variety Name |
Picpoul blanc |
| TTB Approved Name(s) |
Piquepoul blanc (Picpoul) |
| Common Synonyms |
Piquepoul blanc, Picpoul, Piquepoul |
| All Synonyms |
Avello, Avillo, Extra, Feher Piquepoul, Languedocien, Picapoll, Picapolla, Picapulla, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Piquepoul blanc, Piquepoul de Pinet |
| Countries of Origin |
France |
| Species |
Vitis vinifera subsp. vinifera Linne
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| References |
- 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
- Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
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| Berry Color |
White |
| Uses |
Wine |
| Comments |
The Piquepoul (Picpoul) grape is associated with the Languedoc region of southern France and has white, black and grey forms. The variety can tolerate sand. Wine has been made from the Piquepoul (Picpoul) grape since the 17th century. One notable wine made in France from Piquepoul/Picpoul blanc grapes is Picpoul de Pinet. Recent DNA analysis shows that Picapoll blanco is a distinct variety from Piquepoul/Picpoul blanc. (reference 80 - Robinson, et al., WINE GRAPES, p. 828). |
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Picpoul blanc [01]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
Château de Beaucastel, France |
| Comments |
Several lesser-known Rhône varieties became part of the Foundation Plant Services grapevine collection in 2004 as a result of a cooperative effort between FPS, UC Davis, the General Partners of Tablas Creek Vineyards in Paso Robles, Robert Haas and the Perrin family in France. Cuttings from those varieties – Vaccarèse, Terret noir, Muscardin, Cinsault, Picardan, Piquepoul blanc, Clairette blanche, and Bourboulenc – were taken by sélection massale from the best performing vines at Château de Beaucastel (the Perrin estate) in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in southern France. The plant material for this selection came to FPS in 2004 to begin the testing process. The original material for Picpoul blanc 01 tested positive for virus and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2005. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Picpoul blanc 01 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2010. The treated material (tissue culture) from Picpoul blanc 01 successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012, where it was planted as Picpoul blanc 01.1. |
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Picpoul blanc [02]
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| Registration Status |
Registered
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| Source |
France, via Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, California |
| Comments |
This selection (Tablas Creek Vineyard selection A) was donated to the Foundation Plant Services public collection in 2010 from Tablas Creek Vineyards in Paso Robles, California. Picpoul blanc 02 is reported to be from a unique source in France. Picpoul blanc FPS 02 successfully completed disease testing in 2012 and was released to its sponsor. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015. |
