COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot are pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the Jura region, taking over the family estate in 1989. Based in Arbois, they craft highly site-specific wines that reflect the complex clay and limestone marls of the region. Unlike the traditional oxidative 'sous voile' style of Jura, this 'ouillè' (topped-up) Savagnin is made in a non-oxidative style, highlighting the grape's natural high acidity, purity of fruit, and intense mineral drive. The estate is fully Demeter-certified and focuses on minimal intervention to let the terroir speak clearly.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Stéphane Tissot produces up to 28 different highly customized cuvées each vintage to showcase specific soil variations.
Fact 02
The term 'ouillé' comes from the French word for 'topped up', indicating a non-oxidative style of winemaking.
Fact 03
The estate has been fully certified biodynamic by Demeter since 2004, practicing manual labor and organic preparations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Savagnin grapes are harvested by hand from biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts in oak barrels (foudres and demi-muids). Crucially, the barrels are kept constantly topped up ('ouillé') during the aging process to prevent the formation of a yeast veil (voile), preserving the fresh, primary characteristics of the grape. The wine is aged on its fine lees for around 12 months, adding texture and complexity, and is bottled with minimal sulfur addition and without fining.
