Chantecler (Belchard®)

Orig. in Angers, France, by Y. Lespinasse, J.M. Oliver, J. Lespinasse, and M. Le Lezec, Station d’ Arborculture Frutiere, INRA. Assigned to Agri Obtentions, 78283 Guyancourt, France. Introd. to French growers in 1977. Golden Delicious × Reinette Clochard. Fruit: most nearly resembles Reinette Clochard; medium; conical globose; skin golden yellow with slight russeting; flesh cream-colored, medium firm; exceptional flavor. Ripens 3 weeks after Golden Delicious. Tree: vigor medium to strong; precocious; productive.