Vin Jaune Vasee
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 50+ years from the vintage date.
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Aged Comté cheese, chicken with morel mushrooms, creamy mushroom risotto
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Hailing from the revered 'En Vasée' parcel in Montigny-les-Arsures, this Vin Jaune represents the pinnacle of Stéphane and Bénédicte Tissot's terroir-driven philosophy. The vineyard is characterized by dense, heavy Triassic clay soils, which impart a profound structural power and intense minerality to the wine. Crafted entirely from Savagnin, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation before embarking on a legendary aging journey. In accordance with Jura tradition, the wine is aged 'sous voile' (under a veil of flor yeast) in neutral oak barrels for at least six years and three months without any topping up (ouillage). This oxidative process, combined with the unique clay terroir, yields an extraordinarily complex masterpiece filled with notes of walnut, curry spice, dried stone fruits, and a piercing, saline acidity that reflects the ancient geological heritage of the Jura.
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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