Poulsard Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and ethereal freshness.
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Cured meats and charcuterie, roasted chicken with herbs, chanterelle mushroom tart
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Hailing from the revered clay soils of Arbois, Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot's Poulsard Vieilles Vignes is a masterclass in the preservation of Jura's indigenous viticultural heritage. Poulsard, an ancient thin-skinned grape variety, is notorious for its delicate, pale ruby hue that often mimics a deep rosé, yet it carries the soul and structure of a true red wine. Tissot sources this cuvée from ancient, deeply rooted vines that yield concentrated, highly expressive fruit. In the cellar, Stéphane embraces a minimalist philosophy, utilizing indigenous yeasts and often eschewing sulfur additions to allow the wild, rustic, and mineral-laden character of the terroir to shine. The result is a wine steeped in Jura folklore—a vibrant, ethereal nectar that whispers of forest floor, wild red berries, and the damp stone of the French alpine foothills.
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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