Wines made from Poulsard grapes
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More informations about the variety Poulsard
Poulsard is a red grape variety that originated in the Franche-Comté region. In 1732, it was qualified as a good grape variety with several others by the parliament of Besançon at the time. It currently covers nearly 300 ha. This variety has 3 approved clones: 296, 584 and 464. Poulsard has slightly hairy branches with long tendrils. Its leaves are yellow in color. Although its bunches are small, its berries are often medium-sized or larger. Poulsard is quite sensitive to scorching, spring frosts and coulure. It is also afraid of oidium, mildew and grey rot. This grape variety appreciates clayey, fat and marly soils. Its fertility is average, so it is preferable to prune it long. It buds quite early. Poulsard produces a wine with a light structure, fine and aromatic. It can be kept for years. This wine goes well with poultry, red meat, cheese and starters.
What are the typical flavors of the Poulsard grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 74% of Poulsard
- Red fruitPresent in 74% of Poulsard
- OakPresent in 57% of Poulsard
- StrawberriesPresent in 51% of Poulsard
- MicrobioPresent in 46% of Poulsard
- Non oakPresent in 45% of Poulsard
- RaspberryPresent in 42% of Poulsard
- SpicesPresent in 39% of Poulsard
- CherryPresent in 39% of Poulsard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 38% of Poulsard
- CranberryPresent in 30% of Poulsard
- Tree fruitPresent in 28% of Poulsard
- VegetalPresent in 27% of Poulsard
- MineralityPresent in 27% of Poulsard
- Red fruitPresent in 26% of Poulsard
- Black fruitPresent in 25% of Poulsard
- EarthyPresent in 23% of Poulsard
- Dried fruitPresent in 14% of Poulsard
- LeatherPresent in 14% of Poulsard
- FloralPresent in 14% of Poulsard
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