Trousseau Fonteneille 2023 - Cellier Saint Benoit - Arbois Pupillin
Jura
92/100 Parker
Drink between 2025 and 2031
The 2023 Trousseau Fontenille comes from 17-year-old vines, trained on high trellises on flat terrain. Vinified with whole bunches in oak vats, it has an alcohol content of 11.5%. Aromatic and floral, with notes of red fruit, it offers a full palate and fine tannins. It was bottled in August 2024. — Luis Gutierrez
The Trousseau "Fonteneille" cuvée from Cellier Saint Benoit is a red wine from the Arbois-Pupillin appellation (Jura), made from 100% Trousseau, a grape variety typical of the Jura region known for producing light yet expressive red wines. This wine comes from the "Fonteneille" vineyard, a terroir situated on a plateau composed of clay and silt over limestone, often rich in fossils called gryphaea, which contributes to a mineral and delicate expression in the wine. Viticulture is practiced using sustainable/organic farming methods with hand-harvesting, and vinification employs whole-cluster fermentation, resulting in an elegant texture and pronounced aromatic freshness.
On the palate, this cuvée is distinguished by floral aromas and red berry notes (raspberry, strawberry) combined with a medium-bodied structure and fine tannins, all supported by a crisp acidity that gives the wine dynamism and finesse. According to tastings of recent vintages, it offers a subtle balance between fruit, delicate spices, and expression of the terroir, with moderate aging potential (
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 92/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Arbois-Pupillin |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Jura |
| Estates of the Jura | Cellier Saint Benoit |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
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