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== History ==

Mondeuse Blanche is believed to have been cultivated in the Alpine foothills of Savoie for centuries, although historical documentation of the variety is scarce.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Its name suggests a relationship with the red variety [[Mondeuse Noire]], yet DNA profiling has confirmed that the two are not closely related.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), “Mondeuse Blanche”, vivc.de. (English original)</ref> In 1998, genetic research revealed that Mondeuse Blanche is the maternal parent of [[Syrah]], crossed with [[Dureza]] in south-eastern France, most likely in the northern Rhône area.<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No. 3, 2002.</ref> The grape was historically more widely planted in Savoie and parts of the Isère and Drôme departments, but phylloxera and changing market preferences led to its near extinction.

== Characteristics ==

Mondeuse Blanche is a white [[Vitis vinifera]] variety producing small to medium-sized berries with thin skins and high natural acidity.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> The grapes typically yield wines with subtle floral aromas, fresh citrus notes, and occasional hints of stone fruit. In cooler vintages or sites, the acidity can be pronounced, giving the wines a crisp and linear profile. The variety buds early and ripens late, making it susceptible to frost damage in spring and requiring favourable autumn weather to reach full maturity.<ref>Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), “Mondeuse Blanche – Cépage”, inao.gouv.fr. (French original)</ref> Its naturally moderate sugar levels result in wines with relatively low to moderate alcohol when vinified dry.

== Geography ==

Mondeuse Blanche is indigenous to the [[Savoie]] region in eastern France, where it has historically been cultivated on the lower slopes of the Alps.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), “Mondeuse Blanche”, vivc.de. (English original)</ref> Today, plantings are rare and mostly confined to small vineyard parcels in the départements of Savoie and Isère. The variety is authorised for use in certain regional appellations, often in blends, though it is occasionally bottled as a varietal wine by specialist producers. Outside France, commercial cultivation is virtually non-existent, and it is considered an endangered grape variety.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>

== Production ==

Mondeuse Blanche is typically used in small quantities in blends to contribute acidity, aromatic lift, and structural balance.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> When vinified as a varietal wine, it is usually produced in a dry style, with fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its delicate floral aromas and fresh fruit character. Owing to its naturally high acidity, the grape is sometimes used to enhance the ageing potential of white blends, particularly in mountain and alpine appellations.<ref>Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), “Mondeuse Blanche – Cépage”, inao.gouv.fr. (French original)</ref>

== Key Figures ==

Although rarely bottled as a single-varietal wine, Mondeuse Blanche has been maintained by a small number of producers in [[Savoie]] who value its historic and genetic importance.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Research into the grape's heritage, particularly its role as a parent of [[Syrah]], has been significantly advanced by geneticists such as Carole Meredith and Jean-Michel Boursiquot.<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No. 3, 2002.</ref>

== Development ==

The survival of Mondeuse Blanche has been a point of concern for [[ampelographers]], given its low planting numbers and limited commercial presence.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), “Mondeuse Blanche”, vivc.de.</ref> Its genetic link to Syrah has sparked renewed academic interest, with some advocating for its preservation as a genetic resource and part of France's viticultural heritage.<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No. 3, 2002.</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Syrah]]

* [[Savoie wine]]

* [[Grape variety]]

== References ==

[[Category:Grape varieties]]

[[Category:French wine]]

[[Category:Wine grapes of France]]

[[Category:Savoy wine]]

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 == History ==
 Mondeuse Blanche is believed to have been cultivated in the Alpine foothills of Savoie for centuries, although historical documentation of the variety is scarce.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Its name suggests a relationship with the red variety [[Mondeuse Noire]], yet DNA profiling has confirmed that the two are not closely related.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), “Mondeuse Blanche”, vivc.de. (English original)</ref> In 1998, genetic research revealed that Mondeuse Blanche is the maternal parent of [[Syrah]], crossed with [[Dureza]] in south-eastern France, most likely in the northern Rhône area.<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No. 3, 2002.</ref> The grape was historically more widely planted in Savoie and parts of the Isère and Drôme departments, but phylloxera and changing market preferences led to its near extinction.
+== Characteristics ==
+Mondeuse Blanche is a white [[Vitis vinifera]] variety producing small to medium-sized berries with thin skins and high natural acidity.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> The grapes typically yield wines with subtle floral aromas, fresh citrus notes, and occasional hints of stone fruit. In cooler vintages or sites, the acidity can be pronounced, giving the wines a crisp and linear profile. The variety buds early and ripens late, making it susceptible to frost damage in spring and requiring favourable autumn weather to reach full maturity.<ref>Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), “Mondeuse Blanche – Cépage”, inao.gouv.fr. (French original)</ref> Its naturally moderate sugar levels result in wines with relatively low to moderate alcohol when vinified dry.
+== Geography ==
+Mondeuse Blanche is indigenous to the [[Savoie]] region in eastern France, where it has historically been cultivated on the lower slopes of the Alps.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), “Mondeuse Blanche”, vivc.de. (English original)</ref> Today, plantings are rare and mostly confined to small vineyard parcels in the départements of Savoie and Isère. The variety is authorised for use in certain regional appellations, often in blends, though it is occasionally bottled as a varietal wine by specialist producers. Outside France, commercial cultivation is virtually non-existent, and it is considered an endangered grape variety.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref>
+== Production ==
+Mondeuse Blanche is typically used in small quantities in blends to contribute acidity, aromatic lift, and structural balance.<ref>Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz, ''Wine Grapes'', HarperCollins, 2012, ISBN 978-0062206367.</ref> When vinified as a varietal wine, it is usually produced in a dry style, with fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its delicate floral aromas and fresh fruit character. Owing to its naturally high acidity, the grape is sometimes used to enhance the ageing potential of white blends, particularly in mountain and alpine appellations.<ref>Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO), “Mondeuse Blanche – Cépage”, inao.gouv.fr. (French original)</ref>
+== Key Figures ==
+Although rarely bottled as a single-varietal wine, Mondeuse Blanche has been maintained by a small number of producers in [[Savoie]] who value its historic and genetic importance.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> Research into the grape's heritage, particularly its role as a parent of [[Syrah]], has been significantly advanced by geneticists such as Carole Meredith and Jean-Michel Boursiquot.<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No. 3, 2002.</ref>
+== Development ==
+The survival of Mondeuse Blanche has been a point of concern for [[ampelographers]], given its low planting numbers and limited commercial presence.<ref>Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC), “Mondeuse Blanche”, vivc.de.</ref> Its genetic link to Syrah has sparked renewed academic interest, with some advocating for its preservation as a genetic resource and part of France's viticultural heritage.<ref>Bowers, Boursiquot et al., “Historical Genetics: The Parentage of Syrah Wine Grapes”, ''Journal of Heredity'', Vol. 93, No. 3, 2002.</ref>
+== See also ==
+* [[Syrah]]
+* [[Savoie wine]]
+* [[Grape variety]]
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Grape varieties]]
+[[Category:French wine]]
+[[Category:Wine grapes of France]]
+[[Category:Savoy wine]]