COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chardonnay Rosé
PRODUCER
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot's estate in Montigny-lès-Arsures is a benchmark of biodynamic viticulture in the Jura. Stéphane took over the family domaine in the 1990s, transitioning it to organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic farming. Unlike the traditional oxidative style of the region, Tissot is celebrated for precise, topped-up (ouillé) wines that showcase pure terroir. The 'Rose Massale' cuvée is a fascinating story of genetic preservation. Stéphane discovered a rare, pink-skinned mutation of Chardonnay in his vineyards. Through selection massale, he propagated these vines across five of his finest parcels, creating a singular, highly sought-after white wine. The 2024 vintage was marked by severe spring frosts and mildew in Jura, making this micro-cuvée an incredibly rare and resilient triumph.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Despite the name 'Rose Massale' and pink-skinned grapes, this is vinified entirely as a dry white wine.
Fact 02
The wine is made from a rare, naturally occurring pink-skinned mutation of Chardonnay propagated by selection massale.
Fact 03
The devastating 2024 Jura frosts wiped out entire cuvées, making this surviving micro-production exceptionally rare.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from five distinct parcels featuring diverse Jura soils, including Bajocian limestone scree, Lias marls, and gryphite limestone. In the cellar, fermentation begins spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation and is aged on its fine lees in 228-liter French oak barrels (fûts de chêne) for 12 to 24 months, with only about 10% new oak to preserve the mineral tension. To maintain its natural purity, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.
