Les Amants
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant freshness and complex autolytic character.
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Comté cheese, roasted poultry, seafood platter
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Crafted by the visionary biodynamic pioneers Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot in the heart of the Jura, 'Les Amants' (The Lovers) is a spectacular Crémant du Jura that beautifully expresses the estate's uncompromising philosophy. The cuvée's evocative name pays homage to the long, intimate embrace between the wine and its lees during an extended cellar aging period that far exceeds standard appellation requirements. Sourced from meticulously farmed biodynamic vineyards rooted in the region's classic clay and limestone soils, this sparkling wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts and crafted with minimal sulfur. The result is a sparkling wine of profound depth, characterized by its vibrant mineral tension, fine persistent bead, and a complex bouquet of orchard fruits, toasted brioche, and hazelnut.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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