The agronomical and oenological behaviour of the Vitis vinifera cv. Cornalin was studied in relation to the choice of the rootstock at the Research station Agroscope Changins-Wädenswil ACW, in Leytron (VS). The following rootstocks were chosen for this trial: 3309 C, 5BB, Fercal, 41B MGt, 101-14 MGt and 161- 49 C. The rootstocks mainly influenced the vigour and the mineral uptake of the graft. 41B MGt and 161-49 C were less vigorous than the other rootstocks. They also had a lower nitrogen and potassium uptake. 41 B presented a high magnesium uptake as well as fewer bunch stem necrosis symptoms whereas 5BB, Fercal and 101-14 MGt had a lower magnesium uptake and more bunch stem necrosis symptoms. The wines issued from the rootstocks 41 B and 161-49 C were slightly more acidic. The rootstock 101-14 MGt appeared to be more sensitive to drought.