maybe a whisper of green apple skin
Expect sweet herbal notes of marjoram and mint with underpinning blackcurrant and cedar
Lavender and fennel drift above smoky earth
The tannins are firm and well-integrated
Franck does everything by feel without consulting an oenologist
Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot (Benedicte et Stephane Tissot), Arbois Chardonnay 'Les Bruyeres', 2023 BDXCOUNT0125 maybe a whisper of greenStephane Tissot farms the Jura like a Burgundian, bottling parcel by parcel so the soil does the talking, and 'Les Bruyeres' is where his Chardonnay turns deep and brooding. This single Arbois vineyard sits on clay, planted tight so each vine carries little fruit and packs it with flavor. Two years in barrique give it weight and a savory, spicy edge, all while staying ouille, topped up to keep it fresh rather than oxidative. The 2023 is the richest,