Madeleine Royale
| Madeleine Royale | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
Handbuch der Tafeltraubenkultur, Berlin, Paul Parey, 1894 | |
| 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.