Wines made from Poulsard grapes of Jura
Discover the best wines made with Poulsard as a single variety or as a blend of Jura.
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 region of Jura
The Jura is a small wine region in eastern France that is responsible for some very special and traditional wine styles. It is close to the Swiss Jura, but quite distinct from it. Wedged between Burgundy to the west and Switzerland to the east, the region is characterized by a landscape of Wooded hills and the winding topography of the Jura Mountains. The Jura vineyards cover just over 1,850 hectares, forming a narrow strip of land almost 80 km Long from North to South.
What are the typical flavors of the Poulsard grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 10% of Poulsard
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Poulsard
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Poulsard
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Poulsard
- OakPresent in 5% of Poulsard
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Poulsard
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Poulsard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Poulsard
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Poulsard
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Poulsard
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Poulsard
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Poulsard
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Poulsard
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Poulsard
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Poulsard
- RaisinPresent in 2% of Poulsard
- CherryPresent in 2% of Poulsard
- CreamPresent in 1% of Poulsard
- PearPresent in 1% of Poulsard
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Poulsard
News about the grape variety Poulsard
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