COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Michel Tissot
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tissot & Potel La Sixième Côte Pinot Noir 2023 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Côtes du Jura appellation in France's Jura region. The wine is a product of a collaboration between Michel Tissot & Fils, a Jura producer with a history since 1896, and Maison Nicolas Potel from Burgundy. This partnership seeks to highlight the potential of Jura's terroir for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, drawing comparisons to Burgundy's esteemed vineyards due to similar climatic and geological conditions. The designation 'La Sixième Côte' signifies this connection. The grapes are sourced from three limestone-rich vineyard sites located at several hundred meters altitude near the Swiss border.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jura is positioned as Burgundy's 'sixth slope' for Pinot Noir.
Fact 02
The wine is a collaboration between a Jura family and a Burgundy house.
Fact 03
Grapes are grown on limestone-rich soils at high altitudes.
Fact 04
The name 'La Sixième Côte' translates to 'The Sixth Slope'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tissot & Potel La Sixième Côte Pinot Noir 2023 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes hand-harvested from three limestone-rich vineyard sites in Côtes du Jura, situated at several hundred meters altitude. The winemaking approach prioritizes elegance, purity, and respect for the terroir. While specific fermentation details are not available, the philosophy suggests a method designed to preserve the inherent character of the grapes and the region. The wine exhibits a light oak influence, suggesting a period of aging in barrels that contributes subtle complexity without overshadowing the wine's primary characteristics.
