Trousseau
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bastardo, Merenzao (Galicia), Maturana Tinta (Rioja), Bastardo Douro, Bastardo Tras-os-Montes, Bastardo Dao
Trousseau is a red wine grape with signature aromas of forest floor, wild strawberry, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Gamay.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pale-to-medium color with surprising structural grip on palate.
- Check for sour-cherry and pepper notes with earthy tea-like undertone.
Confidence signals
- Sour-cherry and pepper profile
- Medium tannin and acidity in lifted frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jura · Arbois · Cotes du Jura · Portugal / Douro · Portugal / Trás-os-Montes · Portugal / Dão
- Classic styles: Light-colored but structured Jura red · Spice-edged alpine red with savory core
Common questions
Is Trousseau a red or white grape variety?
Trousseau is a red wine grape variety.
What does Trousseau smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Trousseau include forest floor, wild strawberry and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Trousseau?
Documented tells for Trousseau: Look for pale-to-medium color with surprising structural grip on palate. and Check for sour-cherry and pepper notes with earthy tea-like undertone..
What is Trousseau most often confused with in blind tasting?
Trousseau is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Gamay and Schiava. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Trousseau grown?
Classic regions for Trousseau include Jura, Arbois, Cotes du Jura and Portugal / Douro.