Sous la Tour Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 15 years.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared pork chops with herbs
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Hailing from the revered slopes of Arbois in the Jura, the 'Sous la Tour' Pinot Noir by Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot is a masterclass in terroir-driven winemaking. The name 'Sous la Tour' (Under the Tower) pays homage to the parcel's position beneath a historic local tower, rooted in soils of Bajocian limestone scree and heavy clay. Stéphane Tissot treats this parcel with biodynamic devotion, utilizing indigenous yeasts and aging the wine in French oak barrels to preserve its pure, vibrant character. Unlike the richer Pinot Noirs of neighboring Burgundy, this Jura expression is celebrated for its ethereal, wild, and deeply mineral profile, showcasing crunchy red forest fruits, damp earth, and a signature smoky reduction that speaks directly to the region's ancient geological heritage.
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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