Wines made from Trousseau grapes of Côtes du Jura
Discover the best wines made with Trousseau as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du Jura.
More informations about the variety Trousseau
Trousseau noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Jura). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. Trousseau noir can be found in many vineyards: Jura, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon.
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 Trousseau grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 35% of Trousseau
- EarthPresent in 26% of Trousseau
- OakPresent in 17% of Trousseau
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Trousseau
- RaspberryPresent in 14% of Trousseau
- CherryPresent in 13% of Trousseau
- StrawberriesPresent in 11% of Trousseau
- EarthyPresent in 10% of Trousseau
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Trousseau
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Trousseau
- MineralityPresent in 7% of Trousseau
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Trousseau
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Trousseau
- LeatherPresent in 5% of Trousseau
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Trousseau
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Trousseau
- FloralPresent in 5% of Trousseau
- OrangePresent in 4% of Trousseau
- CranberryPresent in 3% of Trousseau
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Trousseau
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