Trousseau
Red wine grape variety
Trousseau — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of wild strawberry, sour cherry, white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
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
wild strawberrysour cherrywhite pepper
Common
black teaforest floordried herbs
Occasional
damp leaves
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jura · Arbois · Cotes du Jura
- Classic styles: Light-colored but structured Jura red · Spice-edged alpine red with savory core
- Style examples: Arbois Trousseau · Cotes du Jura Trousseau
Common questions
- Is Trousseau a red or white grape variety?
- Trousseau is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Trousseau smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Trousseau include wild strawberry, sour cherry and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Trousseau most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Trousseau is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Gamay and Schiava. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Trousseau grown?
- Classic regions for Trousseau include Jura, Arbois and Cotes du Jura.