Underdog Grape · France

Poulsard

Poulsard is the palest serious red in France — a translucent, low-tannin Jura wine that tastes of strawberry and forest floor. If you love Pinot Noir, this is the next door to open.

Tasting profile
Pale garnet in the glass, all crushed strawberry, cranberry skin, and a faint whiff of dried roses and damp earth, with tannin you have to go looking for.
Where it grows
Jura, France
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Jura, France

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