TISSOT & POTEL represents new expressions of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes resulting from the collaboration between Michel TISSOT & Fils, for decades an iconic Jura brand, and Maison Nicolas POTEL, in Burgundy, whose meticulous approach to selection, vinification and ageing has gained an international reputation.

PINOT NOIR
Côtes du Jura

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2022  

A new expression of the Pinot Noir grape perfectly embodying the Jura's vineyard interpretation as the sixth Burgundy “Côte”.

The Jura wine region is small in size but large in its remarkable diversity. It covers 80 kilometers between Burgundy and Switzerland, in the eastern France.

Created in 1937, the AOC (designation of origin) of Cotes du Jura is omnipresent in the north and south of the vineyard, on varied and contrasting terroirs. It is the second leading AOC in Jura in terms of production, and it engages all five of the Jura's grape varieties. The whole range of wines of the Jura is represented, although the whites dominate - still or sparkling - with wines that are round, fruity, and generous.

Pinot Noir 100%

Planted since the 15th century in the Jura, on gravelly soils, Pinot Noir is often blended with other varieties, for its flavour and cellaring potential. It covers nowadays around 15% of the Jura vineyards and gives red wines with a strong colour and hints of wild mushrooms, cherries and wild berries.

Used here as a single variety, it is perfectly illustrating the Jura vineyards interpretation as the sitxh Burgundy "Côte"!

This cuvée is made from grapes harvested on 3 selected plots, among the best terroirs of the Jura vineyards and particularly adapted to the Pinot Noir grape : the « Grande Côte de Grillard », « Casse-Cailloux » and « Combe Leubet » vines were planted in 1999, 2001 and 2004. They are cultivated on soils alternating several marls and limescale at an altitude situated between 280 and 350 m.

The work in the vines, is based on the respect of the nature and the soil. For young vines, located on steep slopes, to avoid erosion, we cultivate a row out of two, practice soil reassembly to aerate the lands subjected to settlement due to moisture, and grass with plants such as clover, which, by competing on the vine, can modulate its mineral and water supply and control its vigour and yield.

The Guyot double pruning is necessary for the Pinot Noir to better control its performance.

The wine shows a limpid dress. The nose is pleasant, straight and fine, revealing red fruits flavours.
In the mouth, it is an elegant and rich wine with black fruits aromas and delicate spices notes. The well-marked yet velvety tannins bring structure and body.

Serve ideally at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61 °F) with beef, dishes cooked and marinated such as “coq au vin” or in accompaniment of a great plate of famous local Jura cheeses!

5 to 6 years.