Best Jura Fruit Types
Savagnin is a white grape variety primarily grown in the Jura wine region of France. It is known for producing distinctive and aromatic wines, including the famous Vin Jaune (yellow wine) of the Jura. The grape is characterized by its high acidity and complex flavor profile, often exhibiting notes of green apple, nuts, spices, and sometimes a hint of oxidation, which is a typical feature of wines from this region.
Savagnin is closely related to other grape varieties such as Traminer and Gewürztraminer, and it thrives in the cool climate and limestone-rich soils of the Jura. Wines made from Savagnin are appreciated for their ability to age well and their unique, terroir-expressive qualities.
Trousseau is a red wine grape variety that is primarily associated with the Jura region in eastern France. It is known for producing light to medium-bodied wines with a distinctive character and good aging potential. The grape is also grown in other regions, including Spain, where it is known as Merenzao, and in Portugal, where it is one of the varieties used in the production of Port wine, known there as Bastardo.
Trousseau wines typically exhibit a complex and aromatic profile, with flavors and aromas that include red berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and cherries. There are often spicy notes of pepper and cloves, along with earthy and sometimes floral elements.
Poulsard, also known as Ploussard, is a red wine grape variety primarily grown in the Jura region of eastern France. It is one of the signature grapes of the Jura, known for producing light-bodied, pale red wines that are highly aromatic and distinctive.
The grape is particularly associated with the Arbois and Côtes du Jura appellations. Poulsard wines are typically light in color, often closer to a deep rosé or a very light red, due to the grape's thin skin and low levels of anthocyanins, which are the pigments responsible for color in red wines.
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