Ancient DNA reveals 4000 years of grapevine diversity, viticulture and clonal propagation in France.

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Ancient DNA reveals 4000 years of grapevine diversity, viticulture and clonal propagation in France.

Nature communications - 24 Mar 2026

Noraz Rémi, Chauvey Lorelei, Wagner Stefanie, Estrada Oscar, Wales Nathan, Bonnaire Emmanuelle, Cabanis Manon, Derreumaux Marie, Figueiral Isabel, Hallavant Charlotte, Marinval Philippe, Matterne Véronique, Ros Jérôme, Rovira Nuria, Tillier Margaux, Bovagne Marilyne, Chausserie-Laprée Jean, Nicolas Clément, Daveau Isabelle, Delassus David, Gailledrat Eric, Ginouvez Olivier, Houix Bertrand, Jung Cécile, Kuchler Philippe, Leroux Laure, Macario Raphaël, Marlière Elise, Pasqualini Michel, Piques Gaël, Pomaredes Hervé, Robert Justine, Roms Cédric, Roth-Zehner Muriel, Scrinzi Maxime, Taras-Thomas Maryanick, Torres Costa Josep, Besnard Guillaume, Terral Jean-Frédéric, Bacilieri Roberto, Bouby Laurent, Orlando Ludovic

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Wine production has deep historical roots in France, yet the biological foundations of early viticulture remain elusive. We report genome-wide ancient DNA data from 49 archaeological grape pips spanning ~4000 years, from the Bronze Age to the Medieval period, primarily focusing on France. Population genetic analyses reveal the genetic makeup of wild local grapevines in the Bronze Age and the early use of...

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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-70166-z
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