How do you pronounce Trousseau / Bastardo?

Trousseau / Bastardo is pronounced troo-SOH.

Where does Trousseau / Bastardo come from?

Trousseau / Bastardo grows in Jura, France.

What does Trousseau / Bastardo taste like?

Expect red currant, cranberry, earth, white pepper. Closest familiar reference: a pale, savory, wild-edged Pinot Noir.

What is the catch with Trousseau / Bastardo?

Jura bottles are scarce, so you buy what you find rather than what you planned. It is genuinely pale and low in tannin, and anyone expecting a substantial red will feel short-changed.

Trousseau / Bastardo — Underdog Grape Guide

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Where it grows: Jura, France
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The catch: Jura bottles are scarce, so you buy what you find rather than what you planned. It is genuinely pale and low in tannin, and anyone expecting a substantial red will feel short-changed.
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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Trousseau / Bastardo: common questions

How do you pronounce Trousseau / Bastardo?: Trousseau / Bastardo is pronounced troo-SOH.
Where does Trousseau / Bastardo come from?: Trousseau / Bastardo grows in Jura, France.
What does Trousseau / Bastardo taste like?: Expect red currant, cranberry, earth, white pepper. Closest familiar reference: a pale, savory, wild-edged Pinot Noir.
What is the catch with Trousseau / Bastardo?: Jura bottles are scarce, so you buy what you find rather than what you planned. It is genuinely pale and low in tannin, and anyone expecting a substantial red will feel short-changed.

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