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Trousseau / Bastardo

Trousseau is the pale, savory, light-bodied red that natural-wine lovers chase across the Jura. Here's the twist: it's the same grape Portugal has grown for centuries under the name Bastardo.

Tasting profile
Light, savory and perfumed — the Jura cult red that's Portugal's Bastardo in disguise. Two lives, one lovely grape.
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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