Madeleine Angevine. A Special Lady.

Madeleine Angevine, or rather the british version of it is perfectly adapted to our climate. Hardy, tough late budding in the spring and an early harvest. Reliable is the best word to describe this special lady.

Web sources always mention how it will set fruit even when the flowering period is cool and wet. I can certainly confirm this meaning that you will get a good amount of Madeleine Angevine grapes every season. I can also confirm the quality of the wine. It is excellent and is good in the bottle for at least two years - I haven't been able to keep it any longer than that before drinking it.

Because of its early ripening it can be grown very well in the north of britain, even in scotland given a sheltered site. Don't think you can't grow grapes in the north or in scotland because by choosing the right varieties and the right spot you can. Madeleine Angevine is grown successfully in scandinavia for example.

Here is Madeleine Angevine pruned at winter rest.

This is what she will look like in september. The yellow sticky traps are to prevent wasps.

And this is a bottle of 2009 Madeleine Angevine wine. It's as good as store bought wine but more satisfying as it came from my own grapes.

 Cheers.