Grape Variety: Bon noir

Variety Name	Bon noir
All Synonyms	Kuhlmann 278-2
Countries of Origin	France
Species	Interspecific crossing
Breeder	Eugène Kuhlmann
Institution	Private breeder
Pedigree	Millardet et de Grasset 101-14 x Knipperlé (Pinot x Gouais blanc)
References	Show 1 reference Hide references 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.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	Bon noir is a French cultivar that was developed from a cross between Millardet et de Grasset 101-14 x Knipperlé, made by a private breeder named Eugène Kuhlman. Knipperlé is a white wine grape (with dark berries) that was introduced into Alsace in 1756 and has the same pedigree as Chardonnay (Pinot x Gouais blanc). Jancis Robinson. 2006. Oxford Companion to Wine. Bon noir is reportedly a cold hardy red wine variety with moderate disease resistance.

Bon noir Selections

	Bon noir [01]
Registration Status	Provisional
Source	New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, Geneva, New York
Comments	This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2006 from the Research Evaluation Quarantine Block at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell University) in Geneva, New York. Dr. Bruce Reisch reported that the variety is a cold hardy red wine variety with moderate disease resistance. The original (untreated) material completed quarantine testing at FPS and qualified for the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2010.