Grape Variety: Courbu blanc

Variety Name	Courbu blanc
All Synonyms	Bordeleza Zuria, Chacoli Zuria, Cougnet, Courbeau, Courbi blanc, Courbies, Courbis, Courbu gros, Courbut, Courbut blanc, Courtoisie, Ondaria Zuria, Vieux Pacherenc
Countries of Origin	France
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 2 references Hide references 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.
Berry Color	White
Uses	Wine
Comments	Courbu blanc is a white grape from the Jurançon.

Courbu blanc Selections

	Courbu blanc [01]
Registration Status	Registered
Source	Château de Beaucastel, France, via Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, California
Comments	This selection was imported in 2009 to Foundation Plant Services by Tablas Creek Vineyards in Paso Robles, California. The plant material originated from Château de Beaucastel in France. Courbu blanc is a white grape from the Jurançon region of France. The original material successfully completed testing in 2012 to qualify for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2010. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2014 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard, where it will be planted as Courbu blanc 01.1. Courbu blanc 01.1 is a proprietary selection that will become available to the public in 2016. In the meantime, inquiries as to the availability of Courbu blanc 01.1 should be directed to Novavine Grapevine Nursery in Sonoma County, California