Arbane is an old grape variety from the Aube region that is practically no longer cultivated because of its late ripening and low yields. The grappes are small and the berries are small. It is a moderately vigorous grape variety that is fairly sensitive to powdery mildew and blight. The arbane fears spring frosts. Because of its late ripening, this variety only ripens well one year out of three. In warm years, it produces an excellent wine with great bouquet, dry and nervous.