2022 Cellier Saint Benoit "Courbes Raies" Arbois Pupillin Chardonnay

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 Review from Wine Advocate: "The entry-level ouillé white is the 2023 Chardonnay Courbes Raies, a wine intended to be varietal and fresh, with one year to 18 months of élevage. At this early stage, the wine is more about the fermentation, with strong balsamic and medicinal aromas and flavors. Another barrel was toastier. Like the red Courbes Raies, this is the largest cuvée in white and quite difficult to foresee what the final blend would be, but it's straightforward, varietal and clean."