At a glance

Producer

Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot

Region

Arbois, Jura, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$55 - $80 USD

Tasting profile

Lemon oil, white blossoms, subtle hazelnut, saline minerals, restrained oak. Vibrant and tightly wound palate.

Evolution: Will open to more honeyed, nutty, and truffled notes—becoming richer and more layered.

At peak: Greater complexity, textural depth, signature Jura salinity; tertiary flavors from 2027 onward.

Structure

Acidity

High, precise, mineral-driven

Tannins

None (white wine, structure from extract and oak)

Alcohol

Moderate (typically 13.5%)

Aging potential

Excellent for Jura Chardonnay; can cellar 7-10 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2030

Optimal window

2025 to 2032

Current status

Young but approachable; capable of rewarding mid-term aging.

Current condition

Bright, lively, somewhat reductive with pure fruit and defined minerality.

Chardonnay from Les Bruyères (an old-vine, biodynamic, single vineyard) is structured and mineral-rich when young, evolving into a more complex and nutty profile as it matures. Its combination of tension and fruit means the true peak emerges after several years’ cellaring.

Food pairing

Comté cheese, roast chicken with tarragon, shellfish with beurre blanc, wild mushroom risotto, Alpine trout.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 10/10

Full biodynamic viticulture, agroforestry integration, hand-harvested, no synthetic chemicals, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal-intervention winemaking, solar energy use at winery, lightweight bottles, recycled/recyclable packaging.

Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot are recognized global leaders in sustainability. Les Bruyères is certified biodynamic—Demeter label—meaning no synthetic sprays, composting, biodiversity measures, manual work, and attention to ecosystem health. The estate runs largely on self-generated solar power and employs recycled materials in packaging. Their use of lightweight glass further reduces shipping impact. While export-related carbon footprint is unavoidable, everything under direct producer control is at the leading edge of sustainability; thus, this wine achieves the maximum score.