Reinette de Bordeaux

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Thought to have originated from France. Recorded c. 1840. Fruits have a rich, sweet, aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
Bordeauer Gold Reinette, Gold Reinette von Bordeaux, Queen Victoria, Reinette Bordeauer Gold, Reinette Savalle, Reinette von Bordeaux

Availability
Material in the National Fruit Collection not currently available.

Size
large-very large ^a

Type
Dessert ^a

Shape
Truncate conical ^a

Ground Colour
Yellow ^a

Over Colour
Red ^a

Russet
low ^a

Coarseness
fine ^a

Accession No.
2001 - 022   fingerprint   cancel

Accession name
Reinette de Bordeaux

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References:
a. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register