Poulsard

About this grape variety

A Poulsard (também chamada Ploussard) é uma casta tinta tradicional do Jura francês, produzindo tintos extremamente pálidos, de corpo leve e perfumados, com notas de fruta vermelha e terra. A casta exige tratamento delicado — a sua pele fina dá pouca cor mesmo após longas macerações. Cada vez mais protagonista de engarrafamentos de vinho natural do Jura, que celebram o seu carácter delicado, quase próximo do rosé.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Poulsard wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Poulsard across Portuguese online retailers — 8 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Poulsard wines?

Poulsard wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Jura, Douro.

What is Poulsard?

Poulsard (also called Ploussard) is a traditional red grape of France's Jura, producing extremely pale, light-bodied, fragrant reds with red-fruit and earthy notes. The grape needs gentle handling — its thin skin gives little colour even after long maceration. Increasingly featured in natural-wine bottlings from Jura…