- 100% Bastardo (Trousseau)
- 20-year-old vines planted in granite on steep slopes
- Fermented spontaneously in lagar with 30% stem inclusion and foot treading for about 12 days
- Racked to a single centenary, family-heirloom 2500L chestnut tonel
- Bottled unfiltered after 14 months of elevage
medium bodied, rustic, cherries, plums, herbs, currants, incense, alpine flowers, chillable, long stony finish, a great representation of this famous Jura red grape
Trousseau is one of five grape varieties allowed in the Jura wine appellations, but only covers 5% of the Jura vineyards since it requires more sun than other Jura varieties to ripe. It is often used to stiffen blends with the pale Poulsard, which is easier to cultivate. In 2009, there was a total of 172 hectares (430 acres) of Trousseau in France.
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farming/cellar practicing organic,
pairing charcututerie, steak frites, bbq
