CDD GRISE aka Col de Dame Grise

The Col de Dame Grise (CDD Gris) fig is renowned for its unique flavor and appearance. It presents with a greenish-purple skin that transitions to a light greyish-purple when ripe, featuring small skin cracks, and encases a dense, dark red pulp. This fig variety is celebrated for its rich, sweet taste with savory undertones, often compared to a Bordeaux Berry flavor profile. It's known for its medium to large size, pear-shaped figs, and thick neck, a characteristic that led to its name, translating to "collar of a lady" in French. Additionally, the CDD Gris is praised for being one of the tastiest fig varieties, appreciated for not being overly sweet but maintaining distinctive savory undertones, and it showcases vigorous growth once established, though it requires long, hot summers to ripen properly. This variety is also identified by its resistance to splitting, although care must be taken to improve air circulation to prevent souring in wet conditions