Poulsard
Red wine grape variety
Poulsard — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of strawberry, red currant, rose. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyLight
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium
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
strawberryred currantrose
Common
white peppercranberrydried herbs
Occasional
pomegranate skin
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jura · Arbois · Pupillin
- Classic styles: Very pale delicate Jura red · Light fragrant red for chilled service
- Style examples: Arbois Poulsard · Cotes du Jura Ploussard
Common questions
- Is Poulsard a red or white grape variety?
- Poulsard is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Poulsard smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Poulsard include strawberry, red currant and rose. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Poulsard most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Poulsard is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Poulsard grown?
- Classic regions for Poulsard include Jura, Arbois and Pupillin.