2022 Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot Rose Massale Chardonnay

The Arbois Chardonnay Rose Massale 2020 is a special and innovative wine from the renowned winery Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot, located in the Jura region of eastern France. This wine is distinguished by the use of Chardonnay vines with a unique pink color, a rarity in the wine world. Chardonnay vines, but with a different pink color! Through massive selection from 40 plants, Tissot has planted many of these special, young vines on different plots with 60% clay and 40% limestone

The vines have a different pink color, which results from a massive selection of 40 original plants. This special phenomenon contributes to the unique flavor profile of the wine. The young vines are planted on different plots consisting of a mix of 60% clay and 40% limestone. This terroir offers an excellent balance between drainage and minerality, which contributes to the complexity and structure of the wine. The wine is produced with minimal intervention, in line with Tissot's biodynamic philosophy. This ensures that the natural aromas and flavors of the grapes are fully expressed. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is then aged in French oak barrels, adding texture and depth without losing freshness.

The Bénédicte et Stéphane TissotRose Massale Chardonnay is more aromatic than most traditional Chardonnay wines. Expect intense scents of citrus fruits, green apple and subtle floral notes, supplemented with a hint of almond and mineral nuances. In the mouth the wine is quite powerful but beautifully balanced with its freshness. The taste offers more bitter notes and a refreshing acidity, which makes the wine lively and exciting. The structure is firm, with a harmonious balance between fruitiness and minerality. The aftertaste is long and refined, with persistent mineral undertones and a subtle spiciness.

About Benedicte and Stephan Tissot

Tissot is a common surname in the wine growing of the French Jura. Benedicte and Stephan Tissot are perhaps the most renowned winemakers with the name. Stéphane Tissot, along with his wife Bénédicte, has built a reputation for producing some of the region's most expressive and terroir-driven wines. The winery was founded by the Tissot family, and Stéphane took over in the 1990s. Under his leadership, the winery has made significant strides in both quality and innovation.... Read more under the Winery Tab

About Arbois

The Arbois region proves to be a true all-rounder and has fully mastered the craft of producing different wine styles. Although the region is known for being one of the first French appellations to receive AOC status, it has managed to maintain its wine-growing tradition. Arbois is located in eastern France, in the Côtes du Jura region (an appellation of Jura), where it produces a range of wine styles. Located on the border with Switzerland, the area produces standout red wines, while also focusing on white wines, sparkling wines, rosé wines and even syrup wine. Spread over the hills that surround the town, Arbois includes more than 13 municipalities, with a solid reputation in viticulture................ Read more under the Appellation link