Jacques Puffeney: “Pope of Arbois,” of Montigny-les-Arsures (“Capital of Trousseau”); Son of vineyard worker, at first supported himself as Comte cheese maker. Celebrated 50 years as vigneron in 2012
7.5ha: 2.7 Savagnin, 1.8 Chardonnay, 1.2 Poulsard, 1.2 Trousseau, 0.6 Pinot Noir
Arbois: Whites: Chardonnay, Savagnin; Reds: Poulsard, Pinot Noir and Trousseau
Trousseau: Major red of Jura. Similar in weight to Burg Pinot, pale, light. Pepper, violet scents. Parent of Savagnin Blanc
Trousseau: Puffeney’s mot well known red cuvee: ~20 mo in foudres. ~5,000 btls.
-- by Andy
