Trousseau gris

Trousseau Gris is a French grape variety made into white wine. It is occasionally found in eastern France and was once widely grown in California under the name Gray Riesling. In cool climates it can produce fresh aromatic wines. It needs gentle handling and careful winemaking to bring out its best.

Trousseau Gris
Grape (Vitis)
Trousseau Gris ready to harvest September 2003, in the Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard, in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley; California USA
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledGray Riesling, Gris De Salces, Chauché Gris (more)
OriginFrance
Notable regionsJura, California
VIVC number14165

It is a white mutation of the red Trousseau grape.

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