Sitting between Terrasses de l'Empire and the flagship Coteau de Vernon in Christine Vernay's hierarchy
with all its contrasts intact—refined and feral
it strikes a balance between bright citrus and warm
leading to a finish that is both lingering and satisfying
biodynamic certified 2018
Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot (Benedicte et Stephane Tissot), Cotes du Jura 'La Vie en Rose', 2024 so070422 4th of july sale Sitting between Terrasses de l'EmpireStephane and Benedicte Tissot run the benchmark biodynamic estate of the Jura and La Vie en Rose is one of their most unusual bottlings. Despite the name, this is not a rose. It's a co planted, co fermented white from the En Barberon parcel in the Cotes du Jura, made from an extraordinary jumble of old grape varieties: Poulsard Blanc, Poulsard Rose, Poulsard Rouge, Beclan Blanc, Chardonnay Rose, Savagnin Blanc, Savagnin Rose, and Savagnin Rose