Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot
Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot, prominent winemakers based in the Jura region of eastern France, oversee Domaine André et Mireille Tissot, a renowned estate celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture. This domaine, rooted in family tradition, exemplifies the Tissot family's longstanding heritage in winemaking, dating back through generations.
Located in Montigny-lès-Arsures within the Arbois appellation, Domaine André et Mireille Tissot benefits from a diverse terroir that includes organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. The Tissots cultivate a range of grape varieties, both indigenous to the Jura like Savagnin, Trousseau, and Poulsard, and international varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The winemaking philosophy at Domaine André et Mireille Tissot revolves around minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing each wine to authentically express its terroir. They employ natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts and utilize a variety of aging vessels, including oak barrels, foudres, and sometimes amphorae, depending on the cuvée.
Their portfolio showcases a breadth of wines, each highlighting the unique characteristics of the Jura region. Notably, their Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille made from Savagnin are revered for their oxidative complexity and longevity. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from the estate exhibit elegance and finesse, while Trousseau and Poulsard reds capture the fruity and spicy essence of the region's indigenous grapes.