Dessert apple
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.
Sizelarge-very large 2
TypeDessert 2
ShapeTruncate conical 2
Ground ColourYellow 2
Over ColourRed 2
Russetlow 2
Coarsenessfine 2
Accession name Reinette de Bordeaux
References: 1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale. 2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register