Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot (Benedicte et Stephane Tissot), Arbois Chardonnay 'Les Bruyeres', 2023 BDXCOUNT0125 Expect sweet herbal notes of

Expect sweet herbal notes of marjoram and mint with underpinning blackcurrant and cedar

With 24 months in Slovenian and French oak casks

The tannins are firm and well-integrated

maybe a whisper of green apple skin

Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot (Benedicte et Stephane Tissot), Arbois Chardonnay 'Les Bruyeres', 2023 BDXCOUNT0125 Expect sweet herbal notes ofStephane 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,