Empreinte Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from the vintage release.
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Aged Comté cheese, chicken with morels and cream sauce, chanterelle mushroom risotto
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Crafted by the visionary Stéphane Tissot, 'Empreinte' (meaning 'imprint') Chardonnay is a profound tribute to the traditional winemaking heritage of the Jura. Unlike the estate's topped-up (ouillé) single-vineyard cuvées, Empreinte is raised in the classic, slightly oxidative 'sous voile' style, where the wine ages in oak barrels under a naturally occurring veil of yeast. This ancient technique, deeply rooted in the local folklore of Montigny-les-Arsures, imparts a unique aromatic profile. The wine beautifully captures the limestone-rich clay soils of the region, marrying Chardonnay's natural citrus and green apple brightness with complex, savory notes of fresh walnuts, spices, and dried fruits, leaving an indelible imprint of Jura's singular terroir.
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Founded in 1962 by André and Mireille Tissot, Domaine André et Mireille Tissot (widely known as Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot) is a pioneering estate located in Montigny-les-Arsures in the Jura region of France. Under the visionary leadership of Stéphane Tissot and his wife Bénédicte, who took over in 1989, the estate transitioned to organic farming in 1999 and achieved biodynamic certification in 2004. Renowned for their uncompromising commitment to terroir, they practice meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification using minimal sulfur and indigenous yeasts to craft highly expressive, mineral-driven wines. Their legendary portfolio includes singular white expressions like the clay-driven 'La Mailloche' and 'Les Bruyères' Chardonnays, complex Savagnins, and profound Vin Jaune, alongside exceptional reds such as the 'Trousseau Singulier'. Address: Rue de l'Abreuvoir, 39600 Montigny-les-Arsures, Jura, France Website: http://www.stephanetissot.com