Benedicte et Stephane Tissot - Arbois Vin Jaune - Château Chalon

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There is exceptional finesse and elegance in the Château Chalon, a wine from exceptional Triassic clay soils in the best-known terroir for Savagnin to be aged under a veil of yeasts. The wine matured in barrels that were untouched and never topped up, and the barrels were kept in two different types of cellar: 60% in a dry and warm cellar and 40% in a cold and wet cellar, to achieve a mix of styles that combines the more oxidative aromas with the more biological ones. It has all the classical descriptors, iodine and kerosene, dry morels, curry and green walnuts, but all in a very subtle and elegant way. The palate is velvety and seamless, fresh and light yet with pungent and long-lasting flavors. It finishes with a very tasty and salty note. This is truly outstanding. It seems like the Château Chalon from Tissot is going from strength to strength...

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Provenance

Type: White
Producer: Benedicte et Stephane Tissot
Country: France
Appellation: Arbois
Region: Jura

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Serving: 14° - 16° C
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About this wine

Benedicte et Stephane Tissot are a husband and wife team who have been producing wine in the Jura region of France since the early 1990s. They are known for their commitment to biodynamic farming practices and their focus on producing wines that are true to the terroir of the region. Two of their most famous wines are the Arbois Vin Jaune and the Château Chalon, both of which are made using the Savagnin grape variety.

The Arbois Vin Jaune is a dry wine with a distinctive nutty flavour and a long, complex finish. It is aged for six years and three months in oak barrels, during which time a layer of yeast called the voile forms on the surface of the wine. This voile protects the wine from oxidation and gives it a unique flavour profile. It is best served at room temperature and pairs well with rich, savoury dishes such as roasted meats and strong cheeses.

The Château Chalon is also a complex and elegant wine that is aged for a minimum of six years and three months in oak barrels. It has a unique flavour profile that is often described as nutty, spicy, and slightly oxidized. It is best served at room temperature and pairs well with rich, savoury dishes such as foie gras, roasted meats, and strong cheeses.

Overall, Benedicte et Stephane Tissot are known for producing wines that are true to the terroir of the Jura region and that showcase the unique flavour profiles of the Savagnin grape variety. Their commitment to biodynamic farming practices and their focus on quality over quantity have earned them a reputation as one of the top wine producers in the region.

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