Patchwork
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1962 by André and Mireille Tissot and taken over by their son Stéphane alongside his wife Bénédicte in 1990, Domaine Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot is an iconic benchmark of the Jura region, located in the village of Montigny-lès-Arsures near Arbois, France. A relentless pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, Stéphane transitioned the estate to biodynamics in the early 2000s, championing minimal-intervention cellar techniques and native yeast fermentations to reveal hyper-specific terroirs. The domaine produces an extraordinary array of wines spanning profound single-vineyard Chardonnays from sites like Clos de la Tour de Curon and La Mailloche, energetic Savagnins, traditional sous-voile Vin Jaune, vibrant reds from indigenous Trousseau and Poulsard, and exceptional Crémant du Jura such as Indigène. Celebrated for their mineral intensity, purity, and vibrant tension, the estate's artisanal bottlings have rightfully elevated the global reputation of Jura winemaking.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay