2018 Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot Arbois Traminer
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2021 - 2030 |
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Although the name "Traminer" is used, this wine refers to the Savagnin grape, a variety native to the Jura. Unlike the traditional vin jaune style, where the wine matures under a layer of yeast and develops oxidative characteristics, this Traminer is produced in a different way. The barrels are regularly topped up (ouillé) to prevent oxidation, resulting in an intense, dry white wine with a fresh and lively taste.
The Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Traminer is known for its pure and polished character, with a perfect integration of its 15% alcohol content, which brings juiciness and body. This Tissot Arbois Traminer is a beautiful representation of the Savagnin grape in a non-oxidative style. With its purity, concentration and perfect balance, this wine offers a unique and refreshing experience for lovers of Jura wines.
About Benedicte and Stephan Tissot
Tissot is a common family name in the wine-growing region of the French Jura. Benedicte and Stephan Tissot are perhaps the most renowned winemakers with the name. Stéphane Tissot, along with his wife Bénédicte, have built a reputation for producing some of the most expressive and terroir-driven wines of the region. The winery was founded by the Tissot family, with Stéphane taking over in the 1990s. Under his leadership, the winery has made significant strides in both quality and innovation.... Read more under the Tab Winery
About Arbois
The Arbois region proves to be a true all-rounder, mastering the art of producing a variety of wine styles. Although the region is known as one of the first French appellations to be granted AOC status, it has managed to retain its wine-making tradition. Arbois is located in eastern France, in the Côtes du Jura region (a Jura appellation), where it produces a range of wine styles. Situated on the border with Switzerland, the area produces distinctive red wines, while also focusing on whites, sparkling wines, rosés and even syrup wines. Spread across the hills surrounding the town, Arbois encompasses over 13 communes, with a solid reputation in wine-growing............... Read more under the Appellation link
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Appellation | Arbois |
| Winery | Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot |
| Grape | Traminer |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$55
Drink Date:
2019 - 2021
The 2016 Arbois Traminer shows nice concentration and intensity. I adore the freshness and the length, it has everything one expects from a dry Savagnin (the name is a bit of a provocation, something Stéphane Tissot likes). This is the only Savagnin ouillé produced in 2016, as they are focusing on the production of vin jaune. This is varietal, clean, fresh and dry, serious and really tasty. It's a shame they don't make more of this style, because it's a wine I love. 9,000 bottles produced.
I spent a fantastic morning with Stéphane Tissot, doing a short running tour of the vineyards (as he does) and then tasting the wide portfolio of his wines. Crémant is 30% of the volume in the Jura and a little less at Tissot but still quite significant. He has 50 hectares of vines and selects vineyards for the crémant and still wines, so this helps to improve the quality of the still wines. I always try to save enough time, but it's never really enough. I feel that we devoted a lot of time to the ouillé Chardonnays (which is great, because they are among the best in Jura), but then we need to rush when the vin jaune arrives, which is probably the one that needs more time to develop in the glass and show itself. Plus he's the only one currently, as far as I know, making vin jaune from different soils. I will devote a full day next time to make sure I do justice to the vin jaunes and other special wines that we tend to taste at the end and so that I don't need to run to the following appointment. Promise, Stéphane!
Published: Jun 28, 2019
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Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot is a renowned winery located in the Jura region of eastern France. It is known for its innovative approach to viticulture and vinification, as well as its commitment to biodynamic practices. Stéphane Tissot, along with his wife Bénédicte, has built a reputation for producing some of the region's most expressive and terroir-driven wines.
History and Philosophy
- Founding: The winery was founded by the Tissot family, and Stéphane took over the helm in the 90s. Under his leadership, the winery has made significant strides in both quality and innovation.
- Biodynamic Viticulture: Since 1999, the vineyards have been fully biodynamically certified. This means that the Tissots do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers and instead apply natural preparations and methods to promote the health of the vineyard and soil.
- Sustainability: In addition to biodynamic practices, sustainability and respect for the environment are central pillars of their philosophy. They believe in minimal intervention, both in the vineyard and in the winery, to produce wines that are a pure expression of their terroir.
Vineyards
- Location: Tissot's vineyards are located in the Jura, a region known for its diverse terroirs and unique grape varieties. The plots are spread across the hills and valleys of the region, with soils ranging from limestone and marl to clay and sand.
- Grape varieties: Tissot cultivates a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir. Each of these grape varieties is cultivated with care to highlight their specificities and the character of the terroir.
Wine production
- Winemaking: Stéphane Tissot is a proponent of minimal intervention in the wine cellar. The wines are fermented with native yeasts and are often aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and concrete eggs, depending on the wine and the desired profile.
- Style: Tissot wines are known for their purity, freshness and complexity. They range from fresh, mineral whites to rich, structured reds and the unique Vin Jaune, an oxidative style typical of the Jura.
Although the name "Traminer" is used, this wine refers to the Savagnin grape, a variety native to the Jura. Unlike the traditional vin jaune style, where the wine matures under a layer of yeast and develops oxidative characteristics, this Traminer is produced in a different way. The barrels are regularly topped up (ouillé) to prevent oxidation, resulting in an intense, dry white wine with a fresh and lively taste.
The Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot Arbois Traminer is known for its pure and polished character, with a perfect integration of its 15% alcohol content, which brings juiciness and body. This Tissot Arbois Traminer is a beautiful representation of the Savagnin grape in a non-oxidative style. With its purity, concentration and perfect balance, this wine offers a unique and refreshing experience for lovers of Jura wines.
About Benedicte and Stephan Tissot
Tissot is a common family name in the wine-growing region of the French Jura. Benedicte and Stephan Tissot are perhaps the most renowned winemakers with the name. Stéphane Tissot, along with his wife Bénédicte, have built a reputation for producing some of the most expressive and terroir-driven wines of the region. The winery was founded by the Tissot family, with Stéphane taking over in the 1990s. Under his leadership, the winery has made significant strides in both quality and innovation.... Read more under the Tab Winery
About Arbois
The Arbois region proves to be a true all-rounder, mastering the art of producing a variety of wine styles. Although the region is known as one of the first French appellations to be granted AOC status, it has managed to retain its wine-making tradition. Arbois is located in eastern France, in the Côtes du Jura region (a Jura appellation), where it produces a range of wine styles. Situated on the border with Switzerland, the area produces distinctive red wines, while also focusing on whites, sparkling wines, rosés and even syrup wines. Spread across the hills surrounding the town, Arbois encompasses over 13 communes, with a solid reputation in wine-growing............... Read more under the Appellation link
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Jura |
| Appellation | Arbois |
| Winery | Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot |
| Grape | Traminer |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$55
Drink Date:
2019 - 2021
The 2016 Arbois Traminer shows nice concentration and intensity. I adore the freshness and the length, it has everything one expects from a dry Savagnin (the name is a bit of a provocation, something Stéphane Tissot likes). This is the only Savagnin ouillé produced in 2016, as they are focusing on the production of vin jaune. This is varietal, clean, fresh and dry, serious and really tasty. It's a shame they don't make more of this style, because it's a wine I love. 9,000 bottles produced.
I spent a fantastic morning with Stéphane Tissot, doing a short running tour of the vineyards (as he does) and then tasting the wide portfolio of his wines. Crémant is 30% of the volume in the Jura and a little less at Tissot but still quite significant. He has 50 hectares of vines and selects vineyards for the crémant and still wines, so this helps to improve the quality of the still wines. I always try to save enough time, but it's never really enough. I feel that we devoted a lot of time to the ouillé Chardonnays (which is great, because they are among the best in Jura), but then we need to rush when the vin jaune arrives, which is probably the one that needs more time to develop in the glass and show itself. Plus he's the only one currently, as far as I know, making vin jaune from different soils. I will devote a full day next time to make sure I do justice to the vin jaunes and other special wines that we tend to taste at the end and so that I don't need to run to the following appointment. Promise, Stéphane!
Published: Jun 28, 2019
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Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot is a renowned winery located in the Jura region of eastern France. It is known for its innovative approach to viticulture and vinification, as well as its commitment to biodynamic practices. Stéphane Tissot, along with his wife Bénédicte, has built a reputation for producing some of the region's most expressive and terroir-driven wines.
History and Philosophy
- Founding: The winery was founded by the Tissot family, and Stéphane took over the helm in the 90s. Under his leadership, the winery has made significant strides in both quality and innovation.
- Biodynamic Viticulture: Since 1999, the vineyards have been fully biodynamically certified. This means that the Tissots do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers and instead apply natural preparations and methods to promote the health of the vineyard and soil.
- Sustainability: In addition to biodynamic practices, sustainability and respect for the environment are central pillars of their philosophy. They believe in minimal intervention, both in the vineyard and in the winery, to produce wines that are a pure expression of their terroir.
Vineyards
- Location: Tissot's vineyards are located in the Jura, a region known for its diverse terroirs and unique grape varieties. The plots are spread across the hills and valleys of the region, with soils ranging from limestone and marl to clay and sand.
- Grape varieties: Tissot cultivates a variety of grapes, including Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir. Each of these grape varieties is cultivated with care to highlight their specificities and the character of the terroir.
Wine production
- Winemaking: Stéphane Tissot is a proponent of minimal intervention in the wine cellar. The wines are fermented with native yeasts and are often aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and concrete eggs, depending on the wine and the desired profile.
- Style: Tissot wines are known for their purity, freshness and complexity. They range from fresh, mineral whites to rich, structured reds and the unique Vin Jaune, an oxidative style typical of the Jura.
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