A delicious, authentic expression of rare Jura Trousseau.
Production
The domaine has 4 hectares of Trousseau, a rare red variety which represents only 5% of Jura's land under vine. Trousseau often struggles to ripen sufficiently, so yields are restricted to 45hl/ha and it is hand-harvested with careful manual sorting (triage). This Trousseau is vinified traditionally, making use of large, ancient oak barrels for gentle oxygen influence without imparting dominant oak flavours.
Domaine Désiré Petit, Trousseau Rouge 'Les Grandes Gardes', 2022(6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
A glorious expression of the rare Trousseau variety, Pinot Noir's unruly sibling. Crunchy slightly gamey red cherry fruit with bright acidity and long tasty finish.
Food match
Grilled lamb with rosemary.
Info
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ABV
13%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
JURA, FRANCE
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GRAPE
TROUSSEAU 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
DAMIEN PETIT
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APPELLATION
ARBOIS
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
The Jura region of eastern France is fast becoming one of the country's most exciting winemaking areas. It is here, in the commune of Grozon, that the domaine was established in 1932 by Désiré Petit who planted just under 1.5 hectares of vines on the Côte de Feule. Since then, the vineyard area has increased significantly to 27 hectares and the domaine is run by the third generation of the Petit family: Damien and Anne-Laure.
As well as making an outstanding example of the unique local Vin Jaune from the Savagnin grape, the domaine's other exciting white wines see different levels of oxidative ageing to ensure they offer something to suit your mood, whetever it might be. A bright and vibrant red Trousseau and a rich, floral Crémant du Jura round out the range.