Poulsard
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ploussard
Poulsard is a red wine grape with signature aromas of pomegranate skin, red currant, rose. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for very light color and delicate tannin with lifted red-fruit aromatics.
- Check for rose-cranberry notes and a gentle, fresh palate shape.
Confidence signals
- Pale color with strawberry-rose profile
- Low tannin and fresh medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jura · Arbois · Pupillin
- Classic styles: Very pale delicate Jura red · Light fragrant red for chilled service
Common questions
Is Poulsard a red or white grape variety?
Poulsard is a red wine grape variety.
What does Poulsard smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Poulsard include pomegranate skin, red currant and rose. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Poulsard?
Documented tells for Poulsard: Look for very light color and delicate tannin with lifted red-fruit aromatics. and Check for rose-cranberry notes and a gentle, fresh palate shape..
What is Poulsard most often confused with in blind tasting?
Poulsard is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Poulsard grown?
Classic regions for Poulsard include Jura, Arbois and Pupillin.