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

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.

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

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

Arbois Pupillin, Viandris Cuvee 1938 Chardonnay

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

Arbois Pupillin, La Marcette

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

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

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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

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%).

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Gryphees Trousseau

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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

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Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune

2014 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Vin Jaune

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

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

2021 Cellier Saint Benoit, Arbois Pupillin, Courbes Raies Chardonnay

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

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

BOTTLES PRODUCED 1176

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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 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

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

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

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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

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 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 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%).

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

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

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