Heirloom variety from the 18th century, may have originated in France but it is unclear. Though it is a favorite French dessert apple. Lightly russeted, good flavor with notes of honey and nuttiness. Also known as Winter Ribston. Good disease-resistance except it is susceptible to fire blight.

Categories: dessert apple, baking/saucing apple

Tags: Harvest period mid, Pollination Group E, Disease-resistant