Wines made from Poulsard grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Poulsard as a single variety or as a blend of France.
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.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Poulsard grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 74% of Poulsard
- EarthPresent in 73% of Poulsard
- OakPresent in 56% of Poulsard
- StrawberriesPresent in 51% of Poulsard
- Non oakPresent in 45% of Poulsard
- MicrobioPresent in 45% of Poulsard
- RaspberryPresent in 42% of Poulsard
- CherryPresent in 39% of Poulsard
- SpicesPresent in 38% 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 24% of Poulsard
- EarthyPresent in 23% of Poulsard
- Dried fruitPresent in 14% of Poulsard
- LeatherPresent in 14% of Poulsard
- FloralPresent in 14% of Poulsard
News about the grape variety Poulsard
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France expects bigger 2022 wine harvest but drought is a concern
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