Les Graviers
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted chicken with chanterelle mushrooms, aged Comté cheese, pan-seared scallops
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Hailing from the revered Arbois appellation in the Jura, 'Les Graviers' is a masterclass in the 'ouillé' (topped-up) style of Chardonnay, a technique championed by Stéphane Tissot to highlight the pristine purity of terroir over oxidative notes. The wine takes its name from the unique gravelly limestone soils of the parcel, which impart a striking, chiseled minerality and vibrant acidity. Cultivated under strict biodynamic principles, the grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in French oak barrels. This cuvée represents a modern revolution in Jura winemaking, marrying the region's historic soul with a crystalline, energetic precision that has captivated wine lovers worldwide.
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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