Benjamin Benoit - Cellier Saint Benoit

The Wines of Cellier Saint Benoit

Cellier Saint Benoit

Jura

At the age of 25, Benjamin Benoit has taken over his family domaine in Pupillin in 2020. This happened a bit quicker than anticipated due to his fathers passing in 2019. Thankfully, Benjamin had been working under some of our favorite winemakers in Burgundy. When tasting his wines, these past experiences clearly set him up for success. Charles Lachaux, Nicolas Faure, and Amélie Berthaut- how much have we spoken about the three of them in the past few years? A lot:) Which only made it natural for Benjamin to be our first official import.

When Speaking with Benjamin a few things stood out. First, he isn’t trying to make Nicolas’ Gamay or Amelie’s Fixin; he is trying to make site specific wine from his vineyards in Pupillin. He has pretty much revamped the way his father was doing it, bottling each vineyard and lieu-dit individually and highlighting the individual terroirs of the region; this is something that has not been done in the region. He has been in the process of moving his viticulture practices to organic and regenerative methods, supporting the growth of natural biodiversity in the vines. With only two vintages under his belt, it is going to take some time for Benjamin to be able to invest in fully transitioning the vineyards. Most of the vineyards are already treated by hand without the use of tractors or hedging. Plowing is very minimal to limit the soil compaction to support microbial life. He has transitioned from curved guyot to keeping his canes flat and straight to give more space between the canopy in order to curve disease pressure. He works all of his vineyards by hand and makes his own fertilizers. Trimming is done very late in July. Each plot has 1.3m between rows and is 7000 vines/ha, except Viandris 1938, which is at 1m and plowed by horse. His vineyards look beautiful already, full of organic life with natural cover crops filling in the vines.

Benjamin is currently farming 6.2ha of vines, but only producing 4ha worth of wine due to space in the winery. A new one is under way and will hopefully bring all 6ha to us in bottle by 2022.

Arbois Pupillin, Les Plantees Savagnin Nature

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Les Plantees Savagnin Nature

THE VINEYARD 0.28 hectare vineyard with North-West exposur. 30% slopes with 7000 vines per hectare.

SOIL Classic Jura blue marls that Savagnin thrives in, similar to what is found in Chateau Chalon

VINE AGE 70+ years old

WINEMAKING Fermented and aged in only one 228L second hand barrel; aging on lees, no fining, no batonnage, no filtration

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

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.

Arbois Pupillin, Savagnin

NV Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Sous Voile Savagnin

ASSEMBLAGE This is one of Benjamin's Father's wines, that he has finished and put into bottle. It is a blend of 3 vintages-2016, 2017 & 2018 with 4 different barrels making up the Assemblage. A blend of Les Plantees, Le Grapiot, Chambines, and other Savagnin vines.

BOTTLES PRODUCED 1063

A brilliant wine for hard cheeses like the Jura's classic aged comté with those delicious salt cystals, or mushrooms cooked in butter with your favorite poultry.

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

This is a Savagnin aged under flor that is really a blend of wines from Benjamin's father. The NV Savagnin is a blend of two barrels from 2018 and one barrel each from 2017 and 2016 aged separately and blended before bottling. As the wine matured in a warm and dry cellar, concentration and evaporation brought the wine to 14% alcohol, which delivered a more powerful and concentrated wine with typicity but keeping the freshness. It has notes of chamomile, curry and a smoky twist. This doesn't show any details on the label, but the wine can be recognized because it reads "cuvée de 1,063 bouteilles."

Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Savagnin Nature

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Savagnin Nature

THE VINEYARD This unique vineyard has a gentle slope with Northwestern exposure. Plowed by horse every other row. Savagnin is planted straight up and down the slope. One barrel is made and fully topped up.

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone at the top of the slope

VINE AGE About 55 Years Old

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The gorgeous 2022 Savagnin Arbois Pupillin Naturé Le Grapiot totals only 751 bottles. Bruised apple, cumin spice, crushed flowers and a dash of chamomile are all pushed forward. Boasting vivid inner energy, the 2022 remains remarkably elegant despite the 14.5% alcohol and elevated flavor concentration. On the tidy finish, the 2022 Le Grapiot brings it home with ample freshness. Bravo!

Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Chardonnay

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD East of Fonteneille, 1.20 hectares of Chardonnay planted at 6500 vines per hectare.

SOIL Triassic Limestone, containing gryphaea i.e.“Calcaire à Gryphées” with a narrow band of grey marl; Light clay and sand with good drainage; Chardonnay is planted on the plateau, North & South sides.

VINE AGE Planted in 1990

WINEMAKING Hand-destemmed, 15 days in tank with only pump-overs for gentle extraction. Aged in 20 year-old 600L oak barrel for 12 months, returned to tank for 6 months.

Arbois Pupillin, Les Charots Chardonnay

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Les Charots Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD Location on the bottom of the slope of Marcette. Younger vines, very steep.

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone with various clays on top

VINE AGE Planted 1986

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The 2022 Chardonnay Arbois Pupillin Les Charots opens with a markedly flinty profile. Dried lemon peel and yellow apple add more layers. On the concentrated palate, the 2022 packs a beautiful sense of harmony. A focused finish wraps it up.

Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Chardonnay Viandris Cuvée 1938

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin, biotype Chardonnay Melon a Queue Rouge. Springs running throughout the vineyard; Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope

VINE AGE Planted 1937

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin, biotype Chardonnay Melon a Queue Rouge. Springs running throughout the vineyard; Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope

VINE AGE Planted 1937

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

The 2023 was still in barrel, so we tasted the 2022 Chardonnay Viandris Cuvée 1938, which is more reductive and flinty. It comes from the family's oldest vines, which were planted by his great-grandmother, so he added the planting year to the wine's name. He switched this plot to a high canopy in 2024, so we will see the change in future vintages. The soils are marl with "éboulis calcaire," or limestone scree, on the surface. The wine already shows more mineral, serious and intense than the other Chardonnay. It reveals a nice balance, a nice texture and very clean aromas and flavors. It's perfumed and attractive and makes you go back to the glass over and over again. It's not a shy wine at 14% alcohol, and it's round and powerful. This shows very high potential. They knew what they were doing in the past... 1,022 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2024.

Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette Chardonnay

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin; lies above La Ronde, Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone, very little topsoil

VINE AGE Planted in 1966

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The 2022 Chardonnay Arbois Pupillin La Marcette unfurls with white peach, blossom, green apple and a tropical slice of melon. Medium- to full-bodied and generously concentrated, the 2022 boasts remarkable intensity. A solid backbone of acidity helps to retain vivid freshness. Already drinking superbly at this early stage, this will gain more complexity with a few more years in a cool cellar.

Arbois Pupillin, Chambines Ploussard

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Chambines Ploussard

THE VINEYARD 0.6 hectare, steep-sloped (30-40%) vineyard with West-Southwest exposure. 6000 vines per hectare

SOIL Red Marl

VINE AGE 35+ years old

WINEMAKING Hand-destemmed, 15 days in tank with only pump-overs for gentle extraction. Aged in stainless steel

Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Ploussard

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Ploussard

THE VINEYARD This unique vineyard has a gentle slope with Northwestern exposure. Plowed by horse every other row. Ploussard wider vine than the Savagnin

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic;; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE Planted in 1975

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The 2022 Ploussard Arbois Pupillin Le Grapiot starts off with alluring pomegranate, black plum and leafy undertones. On the palate, the 2022 bundles elevated flavor concentration with refreshing acidity. Closing with good length on the savory finish, the 2022 shows really well. Production totaled only 756 bottles.

Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Ploussard

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin. Has springs running throughout the vineyard, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE About 65 Years old

Arbois Pupillin, Ploussard La Rouge

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Ploussard La Rouge

THE VINEYARD In a small Combe, Moderately Steep, faces Southeast

SOIL Iridescent Triassic marls (grey, green, and pink marl); Deep reddish brown, water-retentive, heavy clay containing a lot of iron oxide (i.e. La Rouge)

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

Arbois Pupillin, Cote de Feule Ploussard

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Cote de Feule Ploussard

THE VINEYARD Pupillin, Côte de Feule one of the most famous terroirs, Steep South Facing Slope

SOIL Iridescent Triassic (grey,green,pink marl); The soils are light, very shallow, and stony with lots of limestone angular gravels, rocks and even boulders, many of which are eroded from the calcaire a gryphées

VITICULTURE Traditionally, Ploussard and Trousseau were co-planted here.

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The medium-bodied 2022 Ploussard Arbois Pupillin Côte de Feule opens with ripe red fruits, black plum compote, leafy aspects and spicy gradations. Harmonious and inviting, the 2022 walks off the stage with a clean and juicy finish.

Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

THE VINEYARD From Côte de Feule (shallow and rocky soil with iris-colored Triassic marls) and Fonteneille (Clay and silt soil on a Triassic limestone bedrock with fossilized mollusks (gryphées) ). About 400m altitude

VINE AGE Planted in 1987 and 2005

WINEMAKING 100% whole cluster; pump-overs only, vertically pressed. Aged for 9 months in stainless steel (80%) and in older barrels (20%).

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The complex 2022 Trousseau Arbois Pupillin Gryphées lands at 14.5% alcohol. This bold 2022 blossoms with melted licorice, black plum, earthy shadings and a slice of pomegranate. Full-bodied and concentrated, the 2022 captures remarkable elegance and freshness despite all that warm-vintage ripeness. Closing with a powerful finish, the 2022 is game-on and built for the long haul.

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Pinot Noir

2022 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Pinot Noir

THE VINEYARD Upper slope east of Fonteneille. Flat to moderately steep. West Facing

SOIL Triassic Limestone, containing gryphaea i.e.“Calcaire à Gryphées” with a narrow band of grey marl; Light clay and sand with good drainage. Pinot Noir is planted on west-exposed slopes.

VINE AGE Planted in 1957/1984

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

The 2022 Pinot Noir Arbois Pupillin Courbes Raies unwinds with a distinctively floral perfume as rose petal and violets rise from the glass. Ripe red cherry and spicy nuances add more layers. Medium-bodied and polished, the juicy 2022 delights the taster with uplifting freshness. Round and complete, it walks off the stage with an elegant finish.

Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune

2014 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

The last Vin Jaune of Benjamin's father was bottled in March 2025, a sublime 2014 Vin Jaune, with notes of smoke and peat, some iodine and tons of textbook morel mushrooms and spices. This had a much longer élevage than the requirement from the appellation. It aged in a warm cellar and therefore with more oxidation, evaporation and concentration and comes through as really powerful.

Arbois Pupillin, Vin de Paille

Arbois Pupillin, La Ronde Ploussard

Arbois Pupillin, Les Plantees Savagnin Nature

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Les Plantees Savagnin Nature

THE VINEYARD 0.28 hectare vineyard with North-West exposur. 30% slopes with 7000 vines per hectare.

SOIL Classic Jura blue marls that Savagnin thrives in, similar to what is found in Chateau Chalon

VINE AGE 70+ years old

WINEMAKING Fermented and aged in only one 228L second hand barrel; aging on lees, no fining, no batonnage, no filtration

BOTTLES PRODUCED 278

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

The ouillé (no flor) 2021 Savagnin Naturé Les Plantée is aromatic and expressive, ripe without excess at 13.5% alcohol, with balance and freshness and a vegetal touch that gives it a faint bitterness in the finish. This is a cuvée of only 278 bottles.

Arbois Pupillin, Savagnin

Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Savagnin Nature

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Savagnin Nature

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone at the top of the slope

VINE AGE About 55 Years Old

BOTTLES PRODUCED 496

Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Chardonnay

Arbois Pupillin, Les Charots Chardonnay

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Chardonnay Les Charots

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Les Charots Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD Location on the bottom of the slope of Marcette. Younger vines, very steep.

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone with various clays on top

VINE AGE Planted 1986

BOTTLES PRODUCED 590

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Les Charots Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD Location on the bottom of the slope of Marcette. Younger vines, very steep.

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone with various clays on top

VINE AGE Planted 1986

BOTTLES PRODUCED 1251

Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin, biotype Chardonnay Melon a Queue Rouge. Springs running throughout the vineyard; Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope

VINE AGE Planted 1937

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin, biotype Chardonnay Melon a Queue Rouge. Springs running throughout the vineyard; Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope

VINE AGE Planted 1937

BOTTLES PRODUCED 402

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin, biotype Chardonnay Melon a Queue Rouge. Springs running throughout the vineyard; Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope

VINE AGE Planted 1937

BOTTLES PRODUCED 267

Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette Chardonnay

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Chardonnay La Marcette

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin; lies above La Ronde, Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone, very little topsoil

VINE AGE Planted in 1966

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin; lies above La Ronde, Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone, very little topsoil

VINE AGE Planted in 1966

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin; lies above La Ronde, Moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the upper Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone, very little topsoil

VINE AGE Planted in 1966

BOTTLES PRODUCED 1356

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

The one vineyard that had an exceptional performance in 2021 was the one used for the 2021 Chardonnay La Marcette, with vines planted in 1982 on Triassic marl soils at the top of a hill. The grapes were exceptionally healthy because of the wind that dried them up in a vintage when they had to use a sorting table. The full clusters were pressed and the juice fermented in oak, where the wine matured. This has a very showy and expressive nose, aromatic, with lots of flowers, reminiscent of the Swiss Ricola sweets, developing notes of pollen and chamomile. This is a year of botrytis but with high potential for fresh wines, as is the case here, where the wine also has power, 13% alcohol and nice balance. 1,353 bottles produced.

Arbois Pupillin, Chambines Ploussard

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Chambines Ploussard

THE VINEYARD 0.6 hectare, steep-sloped (30-40%) vineyard with West-Southwest exposure. 6000 vines per hectare

SOIL Red Marl

VINE AGE 35+ years old

WINEMAKING Hand-destemmed, 15 days in tank with only pump-overs for gentle extraction. Aged in 20 year-old 600L oak barrel

BOTTLES PRODUCED 776

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

The 2021 Ploussard Chambines is the lowest in alcohol of the Ploussards, with only 11.5%, and it's the largest cuvée in this catastrophic year, with only 776 bottles produced. He made this Ploussard in the traditional way—manually destemming the grapes, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and maturing mostly in stainless steel—until 2022, when he bought a lot of barrels and oak vats. This is a little cloudy and wild but with good finesse.

Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Ploussard

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Ploussard

THE VINEYARD This unique vineyard has a gentle slope with Northwestern exposure. Plowed by horse every other row. Ploussard wider vine than the Savagnin

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic;; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE Planted in 1975

BOTTLES PRODUCED 578

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Le Grapiot Savagnin

THE VINEYARD This unique vineyard has a gentle slope with Northwestern exposure. Plowed by horse every other row. Ploussard wider vine than the Savagnin

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic;; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE Planted in 1975

BOTTLES PRODUCED 301

Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Ploussard

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Ploussard Viandris

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin. Has springs running throughout the vineyard, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE About 65 Years old

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin. Has springs running throughout the vineyard, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE About 65 Years old

BOTTLES PRODUCED 680

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border of Pupillin. Has springs running throughout the vineyard, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone-top of the slope.

VINE AGE About 65 Years old

BOTTLES PRODUCED 289

Arbois Pupillin, Ploussard La Rouge

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Ploussard La Rouge

THE VINEYARD In a small Combe, Moderately Steep, faces Southeast

SOIL Iridescent Triassic marls (grey, green, and pink marl); Deep reddish brown, water-retentive, heavy clay containing a lot of iron oxide (i.e. La Rouge)

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Ploussard La Rouge

THE VINEYARD In a small Combe, Moderately Steep, faces Southeast

SOIL Iridescent Triassic marls (grey, green, and pink marl); Deep reddish brown, water-retentive, heavy clay containing a lot of iron oxide (i.e. La Rouge)

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

BOTTLES PRODUCED 466

Arbois Pupillin, Cote de Feule Ploussard

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Ploussard Côte de Feule

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Cote de Feule Ploussard

THE VINEYARD Pupillin, Côte de Feule one of the most famous terroirs, Steep South Facing Slope

VITICULTURE Traditionally, Ploussard and Trousseau were co-planted here.

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Cote de Feule Ploussard

THE VINEYARD Pupillin, Côte de Feule one of the most famous terroirs, Steep South Facing Slope

VITICULTURE Traditionally, Ploussard and Trousseau were co-planted here.

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

BOTTLES PRODUCED 1325

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Cote de Feule Ploussard

THE VINEYARD Pupillin, Côte de Feule one of the most famous terroirs, Steep South Facing Slope

VITICULTURE Traditionally, Ploussard and Trousseau were co-planted here.

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

BOTTLES PRODUCED 369

Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Trousseau Gryphées

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

VINE AGE Planted in 1987 and 2005

BOTTLES PRODUCED 680

WINEMAKING 100% whole cluster; pump-overs only, vertically pressed. Aged for 9 months in stainless steel (80%) and in older barrels (20%).

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

VINE AGE Planted in 1987 and 2005

BOTTLES PRODUCED 680

WINEMAKING 100% whole cluster; pump-overs only, vertically pressed. Aged for 9 months in stainless steel (80%) and in older barrels (20%).

Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Pinot Noir

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Pinot Noir Courbes Raies

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Pinot Noir

THE VINEYARD Upper slope east of Fonteneille. Flat to moderately steep. West Facing

SOIL Triassic Limestone, containing gryphaea i.e.“Calcaire à Gryphées” with a narrow band of grey marl; Light clay and sand with good drainage

VINE AGE Planted in 1957/1984

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Pinot Noir

THE VINEYARD Upper slope east of Fonteneille. Flat to moderately steep. West Facing

SOIL Triassic Limestone, containing gryphaea i.e.“Calcaire à Gryphées” with a narrow band of grey marl; Light clay and sand with good drainage

VINE AGE Planted in 1957/1984

BOTTLES PRODUCED 658

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Pinot Noir

THE VINEYARD Upper slope east of Fonteneille. Flat to moderately steep. West Facing

SOIL Triassic Limestone, containing gryphaea i.e.“Calcaire à Gryphées” with a narrow band of grey marl; Light clay and sand with good drainage

VINE AGE Planted in 1957/1984

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

The 2021 Pinot Noir Courbes Raies comes from vines planted in 1969 and 1995 in a lieu-dit where he also has Chardonnay. It's a west-facing slope on limestone from Trias with some gray marls and gryphée fossils. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts, and the wine was bottled unoaked, with 12.5% alcohol, but the sensation is a little riper, varietal and with a volatile whiff.

Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune

2012 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune 620ML

THE WINE Benjamin's Vin Jaune is made in the traditional Jura style, aged for at least 6 years before release. The perfect combination of oxidative, freshness and texture. We requested his Vin Jaune due to how much we loved it!

BOTTLES PRODUCED 264

2013 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune

Critic Reviews

The Wine Advocate

Wine AdvocateWA

He had one barrel of 2013 Vin Jaune from his father that he bottled after nine years of aging under flor. He thinks cold vintages work better for flor, when the wines have high acidity and a low pH. The bottled wine has 16% alcohol and still keeps an extremely low pH of 2.9, denoting tons of freshness. I wouldn't dare ask him to open one of only 245 bottles produced, but he had a little bit of wine in a bottle that had been open for days (which sometimes is better); but in this case, the sample was not pristine and there was some oxidation, but the wine showed its true colors through pungent notes of green nuts, curry and smoke and a powerful palate with lots of concentration and searing flavors. His goal is to bottle his Vin Jaune 10 years after the harvest, and he has built an aboveground (warm and dry) cellar for that. He has 10 barrels of 2016; let's keep the fingers crossed...

Arbois Pupillin, Vin de Paille

2015 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Vin de Paille 375ML

THE VINEYARD Blend of the oldest vines of all vineyards

ASSEMBLAGE 50% Ploussard, 25% Savagnin, 25% Chardonnay

WINEMAKING Grapes dried for 3 months and pressed in January 2016. Aged 5 years and. 6 months in oak barrels.

Arbois Pupillin, La Ronde Ploussard

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Ploussard La Ronde

2019 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Ronde Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border or Pupillin, lies below Viandris, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone at the top of the slope. More rocky giving a more chalky texture

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Ploussard La Ronde

2020 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Ronde Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border or Pupillin, lies below Viandris, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone at the top of the slope. More rocky giving a more chalky texture

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

BOTTLES PRODUCED 1285

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, La Ronde Ploussard

THE VINEYARD North on the appellation border or Pupillin, lies below Viandris, moderately steep

SOIL Grey marl from the middle Liassic; Colluvial material from the Bajocian limestone at the top of the slope. More rocky giving a more chalky texture

VINE AGE Planted in 1961

BOTTLES PRODUCED 680