Savagnin Sous Voile
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, though its oxidative nature allows it to cellar beautifully for decades.
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Aged Comté cheese, chicken with morels and cream sauce, roasted pork with walnuts
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Hailing from the revered marl slopes of the Jura, Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot's Savagnin Sous Voile is a masterclass in traditional oxidative winemaking. Unlike the 'ouillé' (topped-up) whites of the region, this cuvée undergoes the ancient 'sous voile' (under the veil) aging process. For several years, the wine rests undisturbed in neutral oak casks without being topped up. As a portion evaporates—poetically known as the 'angels' share'—a delicate, paper-thin film of indigenous yeast forms on the surface. This protective veil shields the wine from rapid oxidation while slowly imparting legendary complexity. The result is a striking, golden elixir that captures the soul of Jura's historic viticulture, balancing vibrant acidity with deep, earthy mystery.
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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