2022 Cellier Saint Benoit "Chambines" Arbois Pupillin Ploussard

Winemaking at Cellier Saint-Benoit is delicate, with pale-colored reds whose aromatics are beguiling across the range. The Ploussards are fully destemmed and have a delicate pale ruby hue that belies the dramatic crescendo of flavor that unfolds on the palate. Pinot Noir and Trousseau are 100% whole cluster and the Pinot Noir should impress any lover of Gevrey-Chambertin. The whites are built around an enlightened traditionalism that protects their "Jura" identity while also providing the precision that white Burgundy lovers demand. They are subtly oxidative in style, but with bright acidities. The entire range below comes strongly recommended by myself and our team. There is little to no online availability and very little was released to the US (Thatcher's Wines was the only other importer I am aware of). This leaves our clientele with the opportunity to be one of the rare US collectors who will have these in their cellar. - BRANDON KERNE, MASTER SOMMELIER

2023 Vintage Review - 92-94 Points Wine Advocate: "The palest of all the different Ploussards Benoit makes is the 2023 Ploussard Chambines. This comes from a low-altitude plot that got frosted in 2024, with 35-year-old vines (planted with clones) on red marl soils at 20 meters above sea level. This is a super-ethereal red with a light palate showing characterful varietal character."