Villard grapes

Villard noir was once widely grown in the

Despite being a hybrid

History

In the early 20th century, Bertille Seyve and his father-in-law Victor Villard picked up on the work of French physician and

Plantings of the varieties increased for the devastation of the war years following

But this peak period was short lived as hybrid grape varieties became a source for scorn and blame from French authorities and growers of exclusively vinifera fruit for the wine lake phenomenon that troubled the European wine industry for much of the 20th century. For the rest of the century, both Villard varieties as well as several other hybrid grapes (like

Wine regions

While the Villard grapes were once widely planted throughout southern France, particularly in the wine regions of the southwest, and could be found in

Today, both Villard grapes can be found in limited plantings in various American wines regions including

Viticulture and winemaking

The Villard grapes are known for their prolific yields, relative ease of cultivation and resistance to downy mildew. From a

Synonyms

Over the years, Villard noir and its wines have been known under a variety of