Poulsard

A rare but valuable delicately-hued red variety of the Jura, Poulsard wines are often used for still rosé, Crémant du Jura Rosé and for the semi-sweet sparkling cru Cerdon of Bugey. Poulsard also adds finesse to blends with Trousseau and Pinot Noir.

Perfect Food Pairings for Poulsard

Comté or any strong cheese, Morel mushrooms in white sauce, Cajun gumbo, fondue

Sommelier Secret for Poulsard

Poulsard works well as a little color boost to the vin de paille of Jura, a sweet white wine style made by drying grapes on straw mats.