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Chambourcin (Joannes-Seyve 26-205) is a late-ripening grape that may produce a highly rated red wine when the fruit fully matures. It requires a long growing season and a site less subject to low winter temperatures. The large, moderately loose bunches set medium-sized blue berries. The vine is very productive, and cluster thinning is required. The foliage is resistant to downy mildew, but moderately susceptible to powdery mildew. Wines from this grape are higher in tannins than other French-American hybrids. Description prepared by Bruce Bordelon, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN |