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ENFARINÉ NOIR

Understanding Enfariné Noir: Origin, Viticulture, Styles, and Tasting Profile

A rare old Jura red of pale bloom, bright acidity, and nearly vanished history: Enfariné Noir is a historic French red grape once planted more widely in eastern France, now surviving only in tiny amounts, best known for its high natural acidity, light-bodied profile, delicate red-fruit character, and quiet usefulness in blends and fresh early-drinking wines.

Enfariné Noir feels like a whisper from an older vineyard world. It is not a grape of power, density, or modern spectacle. Its charm lies in freshness, bright acidity, light red fruit, and a fragile sense of continuity. In a glass it can feel almost translucent in spirit: lively, slightly rustic, and quietly moving because it comes from a viticultural culture that nearly disappeared.

Origin & history

Enfariné Noir is an old French red grape variety historically associated with eastern France, especially the Jura and the broader Franche-Comté sphere. Its name comes from the French word farine, meaning flour, a reference to the dusty bloom on the berries that can make the fruit look as if it has been lightly powdered.

The grape appears in historical records from the eighteenth century and was once more widely planted than it is today. Over time, however, its vineyard presence collapsed. Like many old regional grapes, it was pushed aside by changing tastes, agricultural simplification, and the general narrowing of the European grape landscape.

In modern times Enfariné Noir has become almost a survival grape rather than a major commercial variety. Small replanting and conservation efforts in the Jura have helped keep it alive, often through the work of growers interested in preserving forgotten local material.

Its history is also complicated by old synonyms, including Gouais Noir, though it is not the same grape as Gouais Blanc and has no direct identity connection with that famous parent of many classic European varieties. Enfariné Noir stands on its own as a rare relic of eastern French wine history.

Ampelography: leaf & cluster

Leaf

Enfariné Noir belongs visually to the old European vinifera world rather than to the more standardized image of modern international grapes. Public descriptions do not circulate widely in the same detail as for famous cultivars, but the vine is generally understood as part of a traditional eastern French ampelographic landscape.

Its leaf appearance is less important in public wine culture than its rarity and historical character. In practical terms, it is a heritage vine whose field identity has long depended on local knowledge as much as on broad international documentation.

Cluster & berry

The berries carry the pale dusty bloom that gave the grape its name, creating a flour-like visual effect on the fruit surface. This is one of the variety’s most memorable physical markers.

Enfariné Noir is not generally linked to massive skins, deep extraction, or concentrated black-fruit intensity. Instead, it is associated with lighter-bodied wines, bright acid structure, and a fresher, more delicate red-wine profile.

Leaf ID notes

Lobes: detailed broad-public descriptors are limited.
Petiole sinus: not commonly emphasized in general modern references.
Teeth: not a major public-facing identifying focus.
Underside: rarely foregrounded in accessible descriptions.
General aspect: rare old eastern French red vine with strong heritage character.
Clusters: public references focus more on rarity and wine style than exact cluster architecture.
Berries: dusted with a flour-like bloom; suited to light, acid-driven red wines.

Viticulture notes

Growth & training

Enfariné Noir is generally associated with naturally high acidity, and that is one of its most important viticultural and stylistic traits. Rather than ripening into broad, heavy reds, it tends toward lighter wines with freshness and lift.

This makes it a grape that probably rewards careful balance more than sheer ripeness. Too much crop or too little maturity could easily flatten what is naturally a delicate profile, while the best results likely come when freshness and red-fruit clarity remain intact.

Its historical use in blends also suggests a practical vineyard role. Enfariné Noir was not necessarily prized as a grand soloist, but as a grape that could contribute acid line, lightness, and structure to regional wines.

Climate & site

Best fit: eastern French conditions such as Jura and nearby zones where freshness can be preserved and lighter red styles remain viable.

Soils: Enfariné Noir is historically tied more to regional survival than to one famous soil narrative, though its modern conservation vineyards sit within the broader limestone and marl-influenced culture of eastern France.

The grape seems best suited to sites where acidity is not a problem to be corrected but a virtue to be expressed. In such places it can produce wines of brightness rather than weight.

Diseases & pests

As a rare old vinifera variety, Enfariné Noir should be approached as a grape that still requires careful farming rather than as a modern resistant solution. Clean fruit is especially important because its wines rely on freshness and subtlety more than on force.

Its near disappearance also suggests that it has not survived through commercial ease alone. Like many heritage varieties, it likely depends on grower commitment as much as on raw agronomic advantage.

Wine styles & vinification

Enfariné Noir tends to produce high-acid wines that are best suited to early drinking, lighter-bodied red styles, and sometimes blending use. Its personality is more about freshness and lift than about density or oak-driven seriousness.

Red fruit, bright acidity, and a leaner frame are central to its likely profile. In some contexts, this also makes the grape suitable for sparkling wine production, where acidity becomes a structural advantage rather than a challenge.

As a result, Enfariné Noir belongs to that delicate category of grapes whose value lies not in power but in animation. It can bring energy and local identity to wines that are meant to refresh rather than dominate.

Terroir & microclimate

Enfariné Noir appears to express place through freshness level and fruit clarity more than through broad tannic mass or deep color. In cooler and more restrained sites, it is likely to show especially bright acidity and delicate red-fruit tones.

Microclimate matters because a grape this light in style needs enough ripeness to remain charming, but not so much that it loses its central identity. Its best expression probably lives in that narrow space between fragility and vividness.

Historical spread & modern experiments

Enfariné Noir is one of those grapes whose modern significance lies largely in conservation and rediscovery. Once more widespread in eastern France, it now survives only in tiny amounts, making every serious planting an act of memory as much as production.

That rarity has also made it newly interesting. In an age of renewed fascination with forgotten local grapes, Enfariné Noir carries the appeal of something almost lost: a delicate red variety with authentic regional roots and a style far removed from international sameness.

Tasting profile & food pairing

Aromas: light red berries, tart cherry, subtle herbal lift, and a fresh acid-driven profile more than deep dark fruit. Palate: light-bodied, lively, high-acid, and best suited to youthful drinking or refreshing styles.

Food pairing: Enfariné Noir works well with charcuterie, simple poultry dishes, mushroom tart, country pâté, light alpine fare, and foods that benefit from brightness rather than tannic weight.

Where it grows

Jura
Eastern France
Historic Franche-Comté plantings
Tiny conservation and revival vineyards

Quick facts for grape geeks

Field	Details
Color	Red / Dark-skinned
Pronunciation	ahn-fah-ree-NAY nwahr
Parentage / Family	Historic French Vitis vinifera red grape, also long known under several old regional synonyms
Primary regions	Jura and eastern France
Ripening & climate	Known for high acidity and light, fresh wine styles rather than heavy extraction
Vigor & yield	Historic regional grape whose best value lies in balance, freshness, and blending utility
Disease sensitivity	Requires careful traditional vineyard management and healthy fruit for best results
Leaf ID notes	Rare heritage vine better known for its bloom-dusted berries and historical identity than for broad public ampelographic detail
Synonyms	Includes Gouais Noir, Enfarine, Enfarine du Jura, and many older regional names

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E–F overview

March 17, 2026

TROUSSEAU

Understanding Trousseau: Origin, Viticulture, Styles, and Tasting Profile

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A vivid red of Jura brightness and spice: Trousseau is a lightly to medium-bodied black skinned grape known for lifted red fruit, peppery spice, earthy nuance, and a style that combines energy, structure, and finesse.

Trousseau is one of the Jura’s most characterful red grapes. It often gives wild strawberry, red cherry, pepper, dried flowers, and a fine earthy edge, carried by freshness and a firmer frame than its pale color sometimes suggests. In simple form it is lively, spicy, and direct. In better sites it becomes deeper, more aromatic, and quietly complex, with a kind of tensile elegance. It belongs to the world of reds that combine brightness with grip, and delicacy with real personality.

Origin & history

Trousseau is one of the classic red grapes of the Jura in eastern France and stands alongside Poulsard and Pinot Noir as one of the region’s key red varieties. It has long been part of the local vineyard culture and is especially valued in places where warmth and exposure allow it to ripen more fully. Compared with Poulsard, Trousseau has often been seen as the more structured, darker, and firmer of the Jura’s traditional reds.

Historically, Trousseau remained a relatively regional grape, tied more to Jura identity than to international fame. It never became a global household name, yet within the region it developed an important reputation for giving more serious and age-worthy red wines than one might expect from such a cool-climate setting. That role has only grown more interesting as modern wine drinkers have become more attentive to regional grapes and less obvious forms of complexity.

The grape is also known beyond the Jura in certain historical contexts, most notably in Portugal under the name Bastardo, where it has played a role in some fortified and table wine traditions. Still, its clearest fine-wine identity remains tied to the Jura. There it expresses a particular union of spice, brightness, and earthy structure that feels unmistakably local.

Today Trousseau is appreciated not only for its heritage, but for its ability to produce reds that feel distinctive, energetic, and quietly profound. It matters because it shows that Jura red wine is not only about delicacy, but also about shape, depth, and spice.

Ampelography: leaf & cluster

Leaf

Trousseau leaves are generally medium-sized and rounded to slightly pentagonal, often with three to five lobes that are clearly marked and sometimes more defined than those of softer, more open-looking varieties. The blade can appear firm and moderately textured, with a practical but slightly more assertive vineyard presence. In the field, the foliage often suggests a grape with more inner structure than first impressions might reveal.

The petiole sinus is usually open to moderately open, and the teeth along the leaf margins are regular and clearly visible. The underside may show some light hairiness, especially along the veins. Overall, the leaf reflects the grape’s style well: balanced, traditional, and not showy, yet more serious and shaped than the most delicate red varieties of the region.

Cluster & berry

Clusters are usually medium-sized, conical to cylindrical-conical, and can be fairly compact depending on the site and season. Berries are medium-sized, round, and dark-skinned, often capable of giving deeper color and firmer extract than Poulsard. This darker fruit and stronger skin character help explain why Trousseau can produce wines with more tannic shape and spice.

The berries support a wine style that can remain bright and lifted while still carrying more grip than one might expect from Jura red wine. This combination of aromatic freshness and structural edge is central to Trousseau’s identity.

Leaf ID notes

Lobes: usually 3–5; clearly visible and sometimes more defined than in softer Jura reds.
Petiole sinus: open to moderately open.
Teeth: regular and distinct.
Underside: light hairiness may appear along veins.
General aspect: balanced, firm-looking leaf with a traditional and slightly more structured vineyard character.
Clusters: medium-sized, conical to cylindrical-conical, sometimes fairly compact.
Berries: medium, round, dark-skinned, capable of giving more color and grip than Poulsard.

Viticulture notes

Growth & training

Trousseau tends to prefer warm, well-exposed sites, especially within the Jura context, where full ripening is not always guaranteed for every red grape. It is generally more demanding than Poulsard in this respect. If the site is too cool or the season too weak, the grape may struggle to achieve the balance of fruit, spice, and tannic maturity that gives it its best form. In good years and strong exposures, however, it can ripen beautifully and produce wines of notable distinction.

The vine can be fairly sensitive to site and yield. If production is too high, the wine may lose depth and aromatic definition. Balanced canopies, moderate crop levels, and careful harvest timing are therefore important. Because Trousseau’s charm depends partly on tension between brightness and structure, growers usually aim not for excess ripeness, but for complete ripeness with freshness still intact.

Training systems vary, but the general vineyard goal is clear: protect the grape’s energy while allowing enough sun and warmth to build flavor and tannin. Trousseau is not usually a grape for careless farming. Its best expression comes from attention, restraint, and a site that genuinely suits it.

Climate & site

Best fit: cool continental climates with sufficient warmth and exposure to ripen fully, especially sheltered or sun-favored Jura sites. Trousseau performs best where the season allows it to build both aromatic complexity and structural maturity without losing freshness.

Soils: limestone, marl, clay-limestone, and other classic Jura soils can all suit Trousseau, particularly where drainage and exposure help support full ripening. The grape often shines on stronger sites that bring both fruit concentration and a savory mineral undertone.

Site matters greatly because Trousseau needs more than mere survival. In less suitable conditions it may feel green, thin, or awkwardly structured. In the right place it becomes vivid, spicy, earthy, and finely framed. It is a grape whose quality rises sharply with the quality of the site.

Diseases & pests

Like many cool-climate red varieties, Trousseau can face disease pressure depending on bunch compactness, canopy density, and seasonal moisture. In challenging years, rot or mildew may matter, especially if vineyard ventilation is poor. Because the grape often depends on full yet precise ripening, both fruit health and timing are important.

Good vineyard hygiene, balanced foliage, and careful observation near harvest are essential. Trousseau has more structure than Poulsard, but it still relies on finesse. Poor fruit condition or overripe handling can quickly blur the very tension that makes the grape compelling.

Wine styles & vinification

Trousseau is most often made as a dry red wine that combines freshness with more tannic shape and spice than one might expect from Jura. The wines are usually light- to medium-bodied, with aromas and flavors of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, pepper, dried flowers, and earthy or smoky undertones. Depending on site and style, the wine can move from bright and lifted to darker, more structured, and quietly profound.

In the cellar, careful extraction is important. Trousseau can take more structure than Poulsard, but it still benefits from restraint. Neutral vessels, gentle oak use, and thoughtful maceration are often the best tools. Too much wood or too heavy a hand can obscure the grape’s essential brightness and aromatic clarity. The best producers allow the wine to build shape without hardening it.

At its best, Trousseau produces reds that are vivid, spicy, and finely structured, with a rare balance of delicacy and tension. It is not a grape of sheer mass, but neither is it fragile. Its gift lies in energy, aromatic complexity, and a kind of lean intensity that stays memorable.

Terroir & microclimate

Trousseau responds clearly to terroir, perhaps more dramatically than its modest profile first suggests. One site may produce a wine of bright red fruit, pepper, and lifted tension. Another may deepen into darker spice, more earthy structure, and greater concentration. These differences help explain why the grape is so respected in strong Jura vineyards.

Microclimate matters especially through exposure, warmth, and ripening rhythm. Trousseau needs enough sunlight and shelter to build flavor and tannin, yet it also depends on freshness to keep its shape. In balanced sites, this tension becomes one of the grape’s great strengths. In poorer sites, it may simply feel incomplete.

Historical spread & modern experiments

Trousseau remains most closely associated with the Jura, though its historical name Bastardo reminds us that it has traveled beyond France in older European wine traditions. Even so, its most coherent fine-wine identity is still regional rather than international. This has helped preserve its sense of place and its freedom from generic global styling.

Modern experimentation with Trousseau has often focused on site expression, gentler oak influence, precise ripening, and transparent winemaking. Some producers seek a lighter, peppery, almost lifted version, while others draw out more structure and darker spice from warmer sites. These experiments can work beautifully as long as they preserve the grape’s core identity: bright, tense, aromatic, and finely framed rather than heavy.

Tasting profile & food pairing

Aromas: red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, pepper, dried flowers, earthy spice, and sometimes smoky or savory notes. Palate: usually light- to medium-bodied, fresh, finely structured, and more firmly framed than Poulsard, with bright acidity and a spicy, earthy finish.

Food pairing: roast poultry, duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, lentils, grilled pork, earthy vegetable dishes, and rustic regional cuisine. Trousseau is especially useful with foods that benefit from a red wine of freshness, spice, and moderate grip rather than sheer power.

Where it grows

Jura
Arbois
Côtes du Jura
Pupillin in limited local context
Portugal under the name Bastardo in historical and regional usage
Small plantings elsewhere, but mainly a Jura specialist

Quick facts for grape geeks

Field	Details
Color	Red
Pronunciation	troo-SOH
Parentage / Family	Historic Jura red variety with wider historical connections under the name Bastardo
Primary regions	Jura, especially Arbois and Côtes du Jura
Ripening & climate	Suited to cool continental climates but prefers warm, well-exposed sites for full ripening
Vigor & yield	Best with moderate yields and careful site selection
Disease sensitivity	Can face rot or mildew pressure depending on bunch compactness and seasonal moisture
Leaf ID notes	3–5 lobes; open sinus; compact medium bunches; darker berries with more color and grip than Poulsard
Synonyms	Bastardo in Portugal and some historical contexts

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R–T overview

March 13, 2026

POULSARD

Understanding Poulsard: Origin, Viticulture, Styles, and Tasting Profile

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A pale red of Jura delicacy and quiet charm: Poulsard is a lightly colored red grape known for soft tannins, lifted red fruit, floral notes, and a fragile, transparent style that values finesse over power.

Poulsard is one of the most distinctive grapes of the Jura. It often gives redcurrant, wild strawberry, rose petal, spice, and a feather-light texture that can seem almost transparent in the glass. In simple form it is airy, bright, and easy to drink. In better sites it becomes more haunting, with savory nuance, gentle earth, and a quiet inner tension. It belongs to the world of red wines that speak softly, yet leave a lasting impression.

Origin & history

Poulsard is one of the historic red grapes of the Jura in eastern France and is deeply tied to the region’s old vineyard culture. It is most strongly associated with Arbois, Pupillin, and nearby Jura zones, where it has long played a central role alongside varieties such as Trousseau and Pinot Noir. In some places, especially around Pupillin, it is seen as a signature grape and part of the local identity.

Historically, Poulsard was valued for a style very different from the deeper-colored, more structured reds that later came to dominate much of the wine world. Its pale color, gentle tannins, and subtle aromatic profile placed it in a more delicate tradition. Rather than seeking force, it offered grace, perfume, and drinkability. This made it particularly suited to the regional food culture and cellar traditions of the Jura.

For long periods, Poulsard was regarded as a local curiosity rather than a grape of wider prestige. Yet as wine drinkers and growers became more interested in transparent, site-driven, and less extracted reds, its reputation rose. What once seemed fragile or old-fashioned now appears distinctive and highly expressive. Poulsard has benefited from this shift in taste because it fits naturally into a world that increasingly values finesse, authenticity, and regional voice.

Today it remains a specialist grape rather than an international variety. Its importance lies in how clearly it expresses Jura identity and in how confidently it resists modern expectations of color and power. Poulsard matters because it proves that delicacy can be as memorable as density.

Ampelography: leaf & cluster

Leaf

Poulsard leaves are generally medium-sized and rounded to slightly pentagonal, often with three to five lobes that can appear soft and moderate rather than sharply cut. The blade may look somewhat delicate, with a light texture and a practical vineyard form. In the field, the foliage usually gives an impression of openness and balance rather than mass or density.

The petiole sinus is usually open, and the teeth along the margins are regular but not overly aggressive. The underside may show some light hairiness, especially near the veins. Overall, the leaf reflects the grape’s general personality: subtle, traditional, and not dramatic in appearance, yet quietly distinctive once known.

Cluster & berry

Clusters are usually medium-sized and can be conical to cylindrical-conical, sometimes moderately compact. Berries are medium-sized, round, and relatively thin-skinned. This thin skin is one of the key reasons why Poulsard often gives such pale-colored wines, even though it is a red grape.

The berries help explain the grape’s fragile beauty and some of its vineyard challenges. They support wines of light extraction and subtle tannin, but they can also make the variety more sensitive in difficult conditions. That thin-skinned nature is central to both the charm and vulnerability of Poulsard.

Leaf ID notes

Lobes: usually 3–5; visible but moderate and softly cut.
Petiole sinus: generally open.
Teeth: regular, moderate, not overly sharp.
Underside: light hairiness may appear near veins.
General aspect: balanced, somewhat delicate-looking leaf with a traditional Jura character.
Clusters: medium-sized, conical to cylindrical-conical, sometimes moderately compact.
Berries: medium, round, thin-skinned, giving pale color and gentle structure.

Viticulture notes

Growth & training

Poulsard is generally considered a delicate and sometimes challenging grape in the vineyard. It tends to prefer careful handling and can be vulnerable because of its thin skins and relatively fragile fruit. In the cool continental conditions of the Jura, this means that growers must think closely about crop level, bunch health, and harvest timing if they want to preserve both purity and balance.

The vine can be productive, but quality depends on restraint. If yields run too high, the wines may become dilute and lose aromatic definition. Because Poulsard does not rely on power or extraction, it needs fruit with enough flavor concentration to support its gentle style. Balanced canopies and moderate yields are therefore essential.

Training systems vary according to site and local tradition, but the general aim is to keep the vine healthy, ventilated, and evenly ripening. Poulsard’s best expression comes not from forcing concentration, but from preserving clarity, lightness, and subtle aromatic complexity. It is a grape that rewards precision more than ambition.

Climate & site

Best fit: cool continental climates where the grape can ripen gently and preserve its floral, red-fruited delicacy. It is especially at home in the Jura, where moderate warmth and regional conditions allow it to remain subtle without becoming underripe.

Soils: marl, limestone, clay-limestone, and other classic Jura soils can suit Poulsard well. Better-drained and well-exposed sites often help the grape ripen more evenly, while still preserving its feather-light style. The variety tends to perform best where the site supports both health and finesse rather than vigor and volume.

Site matters because Poulsard can easily become too dilute, too fragile, or too simple if planted in less suitable conditions. In stronger vineyards it gains more aromatic precision, more savory nuance, and a more graceful finish. It will never be a massive grape, but in the right place it can be a beautifully articulate one.

Diseases & pests

Because of its thin skins and delicate fruit, Poulsard can be sensitive to rot and other disease pressures, especially in damp or humid years. Bunch health is therefore very important. In a cool region like the Jura, weather conditions can strongly influence the style and quality of the final wine.

Good vineyard hygiene, careful canopy management, and attentive timing at harvest are essential. Since the wines are usually pale, transparent, and not heavily extracted, there is little room to hide poor fruit condition. Healthy grapes matter enormously for Poulsard, perhaps even more than for stronger and more structured varieties.

Wine styles & vinification

Poulsard is most often made as a dry red wine of pale color, light body, and very gentle tannic structure. The wines typically show aromas and flavors of redcurrant, wild strawberry, sour cherry, rose, spice, and sometimes a faint earthy or savory note. They can look almost translucent in the glass, yet still carry a surprisingly persistent aromatic presence.

In the cellar, gentle handling is crucial. Because the grape naturally gives little color and modest tannin, winemaking often aims to preserve perfume and purity rather than extraction. Fermentation in neutral vessels, limited oak influence, and careful maceration are common choices. Too much wood or too much force can easily overwhelm the variety’s soft-spoken identity.

At its best, Poulsard produces wines that are airy, nuanced, and quietly unforgettable. It is not a grape of weight or solemnity. Instead, it offers transparency, freshness, and a kind of fragile charm that few other red grapes can match. This is precisely why it matters.

Terroir & microclimate

Poulsard can be surprisingly sensitive to terroir, even if its expression is always delicate. One site may give a wine that feels airy, bright, and almost floral in its lightness. Another may add more savory depth, earth, and inner tension. These differences are subtle rather than dramatic, but they matter deeply in such a transparent grape.

Microclimate matters especially through sunlight, airflow, and moisture pressure. In balanced years and good sites, Poulsard can ripen gently while holding onto freshness and aromatic lift. In more difficult or wetter conditions, it may become fragile or less defined. This makes site choice and vintage sensitivity central to its identity.

Historical spread & modern experiments

Poulsard remains primarily a Jura grape and has not spread widely in the international vineyard. That narrow footprint is part of what makes it special. It belongs very strongly to a regional tradition rather than to a global category of fashionable varieties. In places like Pupillin, it continues to carry local meaning and history.

Modern experimentation around Poulsard has often focused on purity, gentle extraction, and the expression of site rather than on radical stylistic reinvention. Some producers explore very light, vivid, almost ethereal versions, while others seek more savory structure through careful farming and élevage. These experiments work best when they remain faithful to the grape’s essential character: pale, fragrant, and transparent rather than forceful.

Tasting profile & food pairing

Aromas: redcurrant, wild strawberry, sour cherry, rose petal, light spice, and gentle earthy or savory tones. Palate: usually light-bodied, pale in color, softly structured, fresh, and subtle, with very gentle tannins and a transparent red-fruited profile.

Food pairing: charcuterie, roast chicken, mushrooms, lentil dishes, soft cheeses, light pork dishes, rustic French cuisine, and foods that suit a red wine of delicacy rather than weight. Poulsard is especially attractive where freshness, perfume, and low tannin matter more than richness.

Where it grows

Jura
Arbois
Pupillin
Côtes du Jura
L’Étoile in limited regional context
Small plantings elsewhere, but mainly a Jura specialist

Quick facts for grape geeks

Field	Details
Color	Red
Pronunciation	poo-LSAR
Parentage / Family	Historic Jura red variety with deep regional roots
Primary regions	Jura, especially Arbois and Pupillin
Ripening & climate	Suited to cool continental climates; delicate ripening in Jura conditions
Vigor & yield	Can be productive; best with moderate yields and careful farming
Disease sensitivity	Thin skins make it sensitive to rot and vineyard fragility in difficult years
Leaf ID notes	3–5 lobes; open sinus; medium clusters; thin-skinned berries with very pale color potential
Synonyms	Ploussard in local Jura usage

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O–Q overview

March 13, 2026