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| Country of Origin: |
France |
| Region of Origin: |
Alsace |
| Typical Product: |
White |
| Structure: |
Light |
| Climate: |
Cool |
| Soil Type: |
Sand |
| Serving Temp: |
45 - 50F |
| Ageability: |
3 to 8 |
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| Other Names*: |
Grey Riesling (No longer legal to use this name) |
Trousseau Gris originated in the Jura mountain region of Southeastern France's lesser-known Franche-Comt© district. It is a pale gray mutation of the black-fruited Trousseau, a more robust red wine whose Portuguese name is Bastardo. No one knows when the gray mutation occurred or when it arrived in California. Although never one of the large planted varietals, there were a fair number of plantings in California throughout the 20th century but it has continued to dwindle. In the US its was commonly known as Grey Riesling but that name is no longer allowed by the TTB, presumably because there are no Riesling ancestors in Trousseau Gris.
Trousseau Gris has trouble ripening and will only do so in warm soil - preferably gravelly. The wine is often described as flowery, somewhat less than a Gewurztraminer but more than a Viognier. Trousseau Gris can age longer than some of the crisper whites but anything that approaches 10 years is likely to be tired. Serve it around below 50 degree Fahrenheit (slightly warmer than most refrigerator temperature).
Fanucchi Vineyards, the Sonoma County Winery believes that it is the only remaining winery that has plantings of Trousseau Gris.
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