Pascal Blanc

Pascal Blanc is an autochthonous white wine variety from Provence in France . The variety is ideal for growing in arid areas with fertile soils. In viticulture , however, the variety no longer plays a role, as it is extremely susceptible to raw rot and powdery mildew . The variety is permitted in the appellations Cassis and Palette . The variety is also permitted in the wines of the Côtes du Ventoux appellation until 2014 . It makes relatively neutral white wines and is only used in blends with other types. Officially, a forested area of ​​around one hectare was reported. The variety is currently not being replanted. There is also a red grape called Pascal Noir .

See also the article Viticulture in France and the list of grape varieties .

Synonyms

Pascal blanc is also known by the synonyms Brun Blanc, Jacobin violet, Ostertraub, Pascal, Pascaou Blanc, Plant Pascal and Plant Pascolu.

Web links

• Pascal Blanc in the database Vitis International Variety Catalog of the Institute for Vine Breeding Geilweilerhof (English)

literature

• Pierre Galet : Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages. Hachette, Paris 2000, ISBN 2-01-236331-8 .