Patchwork
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Stéphane and Bénédicte Tissot's 'Patchwork' Chardonnay is a masterful liquid mosaic that beautifully illustrates the diverse geological tapestry of the Jura. The name itself is a tribute to the art of blending, bringing together grapes from various estate parcels—some rooted in heavy, rich clay soils which impart texture and power, and others grown on limestone scree which contribute piercing acidity and mineral drive. Unlike the oxidative, sous-voile whites historically associated with the region, Patchwork is crafted in the 'ouillé' (topped-up) style. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in oak barrels, it undergoes a precise aging process that preserves its vibrant, pristine fruit character while honoring the deep-seated traditions of Montigny-les-Arsures. This cuvée serves as an approachable yet profound introduction to Tissot's revolutionary, biodynamic approach to Jura Chardonnay.
🍾 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