Chambourcin
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Chambourcin is a French/American hybrid grape variety used for making wine.
Its parentage is uncertain. The hybrid was produced by Jonnes Seyve who often used Seibel hybrids produced in 1860s. The grape has only been available since 1963. Chambourcin has a good resistance to fungal disease.
The grape produces a deep coloured wine with a full aromatic flavour, and no unpleasant hybrid flavours.
It is grown in New York state, Ontario, Australia and also in France, although it can not be sold as a quality wine in Europe.