Trousseau

**Trousseau** is a red grape from the Jura in eastern France, also known as Bastardo, notably in Portugal where it has long featured in fortified wines. In the Jura it makes some of the region's fullest, most structured reds. **In the glass** — it pours a fairly light but vivid red, with aromas of red berries, cherry, earth and a touch of spice. The palate is more robust than its pale colour suggests, carrying firm acidity and a savoury, slightly rustic grip. **Where it grows** — the Jura is its classic home, where it is often bottled solo or blended with Poulsard and Pinot Noir. As Bastardo it appears in Portugal, and it is increasingly planted by adventurous growers elsewhere. **At the table** — pairs beautifully with charcuterie, mushroom dishes and roast poultry. **Cellaring** — the better examples reward a few years in the cellar, softening and gaining complexity, though many are enjoyable young.

Wines

• Arbois Trousseau Les Corvées — André-Jean et Héléona Morin
• Arbois Vignes Aux Anes Trousseau — Domaine Maire et Fils
• Crémant du Jura Millésimé — Domaine de la Touraize - André-Jean et Héloana Morin
• DD Rouge — Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot
• Gibus — Domaine Les Bottes Rouges - Jean-Baptiste Menigoz
• Портвейн Червоний Південнобережний (Port Rouge Yuzhnoberezhniy) — Масандра (Massandra)