COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Poulsard
PRODUCER
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot is a single-varietal red wine from the Arbois AOC in the Jura, France, made from 100% Poulsard grapes. The wine originates from the Tissot estate, a family-run domaine with a long history and a strong commitment to biodynamic and organic farming practices. The 'Vieilles Vignes' (Old Vines) designation highlights the significant age of the vines, contributing to the wine's complexity and character. The Tissot family's philosophy centers on minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the unique terroir of the Jura to be expressed authentically in each bottle.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Poulsard grapes are naturally thin-skinned, leading to the wine's pale, almost rosé-like hue.
Fact 02
The 'Vieilles Vignes' designation means the vines are between 60 and 84 years old.
Fact 03
The Tissot estate is certified Biodynamic (Demeter) and Organic (Ecocert).
Fact 04
This wine is often bottled with minimal or no added sulfur.
Fact 05
Received 94/100 from Luis Gutiérrez of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Poulsard Vieilles Vignes emphasizes purity and minimal intervention. Grapes are typically destemmed and undergo a short maceration period, often around 17 days, with gentle handling. Fermentation is driven by indigenous yeasts, and the wine is then aged for about a year in large oak foudres and demi-muids. A key aspect of the Tissot philosophy is bottling the wine without filtration and often with minimal or no added sulfur, allowing the natural character of the Poulsard grape and the Jura terroir to shine through.
