Wines made from Poulsard grapes of Côtes du Jura
Discover the best wines made with Poulsard as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du 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
Côtes du Jura is a regional appellation in the Jura wine region of eastern France. Introduced in 1937, it is arguably the largest appellation in the region in terms of geographical extent. In terms of quantity, it is the second largest after Arbois">Arbois. While the vast majority of Jura wines are produced in the Northern half of the region between Etoile and Arbois, the Côtes du Jura catchment area extends some distance to the South.
What are the typical flavors of the Poulsard grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 32% of Poulsard
- Red fruitPresent in 29% of Poulsard
- OakPresent in 18% of Poulsard
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Poulsard
- StrawberriesPresent in 12% of Poulsard
- CherryPresent in 11% of Poulsard
- RaspberryPresent in 11% of Poulsard
- CranberryPresent in 11% of Poulsard
- EarthyPresent in 11% of Poulsard
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Poulsard
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Poulsard
- MineralityPresent in 8% of Poulsard
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Poulsard
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Poulsard
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Poulsard
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Poulsard
- OrangePresent in 5% of Poulsard
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Poulsard
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Poulsard
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Poulsard
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