Domaine Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot – Pioneers of Natural Jura Wines

Founded in 1962 by André and Mireille Tissot, the estate now known as Domaine Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot has grown to become one of the most iconic and influential wineries in the Jura region of France. In 1989, their son Stéphane Tissot—joined by his wife Bénédicte—took over the domaine and ushered in a bold new chapter defined by biodynamic farming, natural winemaking, and a deep respect for terroir.

Today, the estate spans 50 hectares of certified organic vineyards (since 1999) and has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2004. Stéphane’s winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention both in the vineyard and the cellar. Fermentations are carried out exclusively with indigenous yeasts, and most wines are bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with little or no added sulfur—what many refer to as “zero-zero” wines.

Domaine Tissot is renowned for its precision and diversity, producing over 30 unique cuvées that reflect the complexity of Jura’s soils, microclimates, and native grape varieties. Each parcel is vinified and aged separately, often in oak barrels, foudres, or amphorae, to best express its character.

The domaine cultivates all the classic Jura varieties:

• Chardonnay – in both “ouillé” (topped-up) and “sous voile” (oxidative) styles

• Savagnin – for Vin Jaune, oxidative whites, and topped-up expressions

• Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir – producing fresh, aromatic, and elegant reds

• Plus limited quantities of Crémant du Jura (sparkling wine) and Macvin du Jura (fortified wine)

Stéphane Tissot is widely respected as a trailblazer in natural winemaking and a true interpreter of Jura terroir. His wines are celebrated around the world for their energy, complexity, and unmistakable sense of place—from mineral-driven whites to structured, soulful reds, and profound oxidative styles.