COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Domaine du Pélican
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine du Pélican was founded in Arbois by Guillaume d'Angerville, proprietor of the famed Domaine Marquis d'Angerville in Volnay, Burgundy, alongside estate manager François Duvivier. Inspired by a blind tasting where a Jura white rivaled fine Burgundy, d'Angerville sought out prime terroirs in Arbois. The estate acquired exceptional biodynamic vineyards, including historic parcels from Jacques Puffeney. The domain takes its name from the pelican featured on Arbois's civic crest.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Guillaume d'Angerville established the estate after mistaking a Jura wine for a fine Burgundy in a Paris restaurant.
Fact 02
The winery is named after the pelican featured on the official civic crest of Arbois.
Fact 03
Domaine du Pélican acquired legendary vineyards from Jacques Puffeney, known as the 'Pope of Arbois'.
Fact 04
The 'Ouillé' technique tops up barrels to preserve vibrant fruit and minerality instead of making oxidative wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The name 'Ouillé' refers to the Burgundian technique of systematically topping up oak barrels to prevent oxygen exposure and flor yeast formation. Grapes are grown on complex Jurassic marls and limestone scree using certified biodynamic methods. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts in 500-liter oak barrels. The wine is aged for ten months in neutral oak barrels before blending in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.
