Madeleine Royale | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Königliche Magdalenentraube (more) |
Origin | France |
Notable wines | Table/ornamental grape |
VIVC number | 7068 |
Madeleine Royale is a variety of white grape. It is mostly grown for table grapes or ornamental purposes, but is notable as a parent of Müller-Thurgau and Madeleine Angevine. It ripens extremely early, in some cases by the 22 July, the feast day of Mary Magdalene, hence the name.