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- Also known as Savagnin Noir or Noirien of Burgundy in Jura.
- According to some historical sources, it was already present in the vineyards during the conquest of Gaul, and is originally from Burgundy.
- Its leaves are lightly indented and medium-sized.
- It is a fragile variety, sensitive to disease, especially mildew.
- It represents 13% of all Jura grape varieties (260ha).
- It likes clay-limestone soils, but also thrives on our Jurassic marls.
- It produces complex, velvety red wines with more structure than Trousseau or Poulsard.
- It is used in AOP Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Macvin and Crémant du Jura.
- It is found almost everywhere in the world, but more often in northern vineyards.
