| Madeleine Angevine | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 Madeleine Angevine in Viala & Vermorel | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list of synonyms |
| Origin | France |
| Original pedigree | Malingre Précoce × Madeleine Royale |
| Breeder | Moreau-Robert |
| Year of crossing | 1857 |
| VIVC number | 7062 |
Madeleine Angevine is a white wine grape from the Loire Valley in France that is also popular in Germany, Kyrgyzstan[1] and Washington state.[2] The early-ripening grape is a cross between Madeleine Royale and Malingre Précoce grapes that grows well in cooler climates. Madeleine Angevine makes an attractive fruity wine with a flowery nose, similar to an Alsatian Pinot blanc. It is crisp, acid and dry and pairs particularly well with seafoods such as crab and oyster.[3]
Madeleine Angevine was crossed with Silvaner Geilweilerhof to make the Noblessa and Forta grapes. It was crossed with Traminer to make the Comtessa grape.[4]
In Washington State, the grape has developed a cult following in the Puget Sound region for its floral character and easy-drinking nature.[5]
- ^ Clarke, Oz (2001). Encyclopedia of Grapes. New York: Harcourt Books. p. 117. ISBN 0-15-100714-4. OCLC 48239622. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ Irvine, Ronald; Clore, Walter J. (1997). The Wine Project. Sketch Publications. p. 436. ISBN 0-9650834-9-7.
- ^ "Wine 101 - Madeleine Angevine". WineCompass. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Robinson, Jancis (1986). Vines, Grapes & Wine. Octopus Publishing. pp. 253–254. ISBN 978-1-85732-999-5. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ MacNeil, Karen (2001). The Wine Bible. Workman Publishing. p. 733. ISBN 1-56305-434-5. Retrieved 2 June 2021.