Poulsard
A Jura red grape whose pale colour does not sum up its character.
Poulsard, also called Ploussard, is one of Jura’s five traditional grapes. Its reds can be pale. Grape, maceration and blend work together: colour alone does not measure intensity.
Other useful names
Ploussard
What to notice
Compare Poulsard and Jura Pinot Noir at similar temperatures, separating colour and tannins.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Jura — Arbois, Côtes du Jura, L’Étoile and Château-Chalon locate wines; vin jaune and vin de paille are different wine types.
