2022 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Les Plantees Savagnin Nature

Benjamin Benoit is fast becoming one of the Jura’s most exciting voices. Working in Pupillin with traditional methods and minimal sulphur, his site-specific wines offer a precise, elegant expression of Jura terroir. Cellier Saint Benoit sets a new standard for quality in the region.

From a 0.28 ha parcel of northwest-facing vines on steep (30%) slopes of classic blue marl at higher elevation than Chambines. The 70-year-old Savagnin vines were planted by previous generations and are now farmed for a topped-up, non-oxidative (ouillé) style. The wine was whole cluster pressed, fermented, and aged on lees in a single old 228-litre barrel, then bottled unfiltered. The blue marl soils contribute intensity and salinity, resulting in a complex, site-expressive wine.

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The 2022 Savagnin Arbois Pupillin Naturé Les Plantées checks in at 14.5% alcohol. Swirling the glass unlocks fragrant lemon peel, yellow apple, chamomile and wet stone, plus a touch of pear. On the palate, the full-bodied 2022 packs elevated flavor concentration, flawlessly balanced by the wine’s vibrant acidity. Concluding with a sapid finish, the 2022 deserves a round of applause. Drink 2024-2030.
93 points
Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous