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Poulsard is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Jura, France.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry, raspberry, earth, floral, herbal and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Arbois.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for cool continental.
It blends readily with Gamay, Pinot Noir and Trousseau.
Watch for the synonyms: Pleusart, Ploussard and Pulceau.
At the table it suits morel mushrooms in a white sauce with croutons, pan-fried crab with tamarind sauce and lamb-stuffed courgettes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Gamay
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Pinot Noir
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Trousseau
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Gamay
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Pinot Noir
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Trousseau
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Food pairings.
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Morel Mushrooms in a White Sauce with Croutons
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Pan-fried Crab with Tamarind Sauce
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Lamb-stuffed Courgettes
Also labelled.
Pleusart, Ploussard, Pulceau.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Cuvee de l'Enfant Terrible, France
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Poulsard 'Les Chalasses' Vieilles Vignes, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Poulsard Amphore, Jura, France
- Benedicte & Stephane Tissot Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes, Jura, France
- Bruyere & Houillon Arbois-Pupillin En Aspis Ploussard, Jura, France
- Bruyere & Houillon Arbois-Pupillin Ploussard, Jura, France
- Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin 'Le Grapiot' Ploussard, Jura, France
- Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois-Pupillin 'Chambines' Ploussard, Jura, France
Poulsard: common questions
01.What does Poulsard taste like?+
Poulsard tastes of cherry, raspberry, earth, floral, herbal and spicy. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Poulsard from?+
Poulsard originates in Jura, France.
03.Where is Poulsard grown?+
The key regions for Poulsard are Arbois.
04.What food pairs with Poulsard?+
Pour it with morel mushrooms in a white sauce with croutons, pan-fried crab with tamarind sauce and lamb-stuffed courgettes.
05.What else is Poulsard called?+
Poulsard is also labelled Pleusart, Ploussard and Pulceau.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.