[3] Poulsard is found almost exclusively in eastern France, particularly in the Jura between Burgundy and Switzerland where it has been grown since the 15th century.

The grape clusters produce tightly compacted bunches with thin-skinned oval berries that have a light violet to black color.

[3] Additionally the vine is very susceptible to various grape diseases including downey mildew, grey rot and oidium.

These issues, coupled with its low phenolics and coloring pigments, have contributed to the grape's decline in overall plantings,[5] though it still maintains its presence in Jura.

[1] Poulsard and its wines have been known under a variety of synonyms including Belossard, Blussart, Blussard Blau, Blussard Frueh Blau, Blussard Modry, Cornelle, Drille-de-Coq, Kleinblaettrige Fingertraube, Malvasier Schwarz, Mècle, Mescle, Méthie, Miècle, Olivette, Pandouleau, Pelossard, Peloussard, Pendulot, Plant d'Arbois, Pleusard, Pleusart, Plousard, Ploussard, Plussart, Pulceau, Pulsar, Pulsard, Quille de coq, Raisin Perle and Yurskii Zhemchug.

[6] The white clone version of Poulsard blanc shares many similar synonyms in addition to Blussard weiss, Pelossart, Pulsar Belyi and Quille de Coque.