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Bonnotte

Premium French island variety from Noirmoutier. Limited annual harvest; among the world's most expensive potatoes.

At a glance

Origin
France / Noirmoutier (heritage)
Region
Specialty / Heritage

Best uses

Boiling / SaladSpecialty

About this variety

Premium French island variety from Noirmoutier. Limited annual harvest; among the world's most expensive potatoes.

Bonnotte is classified as a specialty / heritage variety, primarily used for boiling / salad, specialty. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Bonnotte

What is Bonnotte potato?+

Bonnotte is a specialty / heritage potato variety originating from France / Noirmoutier (heritage). Premium French island variety from Noirmoutier. Limited annual harvest; among the world's most expensive potatoes.

What is Bonnotte potato best used for?+

Bonnotte is best suited to boiling / salad, specialty. Premium French island variety from Noirmoutier. Limited annual harvest; among the world's most expensive potatoes.

Where is Bonnotte grown?+

Bonnotte is most commonly grown in Specialty / Heritage, with original release from France / Noirmoutier (heritage). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.

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