Vinified by Stephane Tissot. We've been tasting excellent Poulsards but last month, on successive nights, we compared a Poulsard and a Trousseau from Domaine Baud, a mid-level producer, and preferred the latter. Intrigued, we decided to investigate this underpraised varietal.
Aromas are sour cherry and sousbois; I would have guessed a fine but basic Bourgogne with utter certainty....
Mouthfeel is quite wonderful: vibrant acidity, thick mouthfeel (not sure if highly extracted or the 13% alcohol), grippy tannins, and a finish that harmoniously combines light bitterness with a hint of sweetness. The cherry became darker in the mouth and an undertow of spices made the gestalt exotic. This wine felt very complete, with simply no flaws. Very satisfying, both sensually and intellectually. I would give this a score of, er, this is a wonderful wine!