Domaine du Pélican - Arbois 'Savagnin Ouillé' 2024

 Domaine du Pelican began with a bottle of wine.

The wine was a bottle of Stéphane Tissot’s Chardonnay Arbois Les Bruyères 2005 and it left such an impression on Guillaume that it inspired him to begin a search for vineyards in the Jura. After leasing Chateau Chavanes in Montigny-les-Arsures, Guillaume gained access to 5 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines that had been impeccably replanted ten years prior by the former owner. The domaine is supported by an additional 5 hectares of vines never touched by chemicals and formerly farmed by Jean-Marc Brignot. In 2014, Jacques Puffeney announced he would be retiring and that Guillaume would be taking over 4 hectares of his vineyards.

Within a short of period of time, Guillaume and his team in the Jura, led by François Duvivier, have adopted a Jurassic sensibility and are poised to do great things.

This is the topped-up version (ie. not oxidative) of Savagnin. Produced since 2012, the cuvée made from parcels located in Arbois and Montigny-lès-Arsures. The soils are triassic marls; fallen rocks (calcareous scree) of Bajocian limestone over grey marl; and Liassic marly limestone. The grapes are lightly crushed before pressing, and fermentation is in foudres and barrels. One-third of the crop macerates with the skins for one night before being pressed. Aged in 500-litre barrels with 2% new oak for just over half of the crop. The balance is in foudre and vats.

You can expect lively lemon aromas married with green apples, pear & a little touch of florally and nuttiness. En bouche, a racy attack with mineral tension, exciting texture and lovely freshness, with a long, dry pure and clean finish.

"Sexy reduction introduces the 2024 Arbois Savagnin Ouillé, bringing layers of flint and smoky complexity to the nose. Medium-bodied, concentrated and well defined, the 2024 combines depth with impressive focus. The palate remains energetic throughout, concluding with good length and plenty of verve." - 93 Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (2026)

Producer: Domaine du Pélican 

Country: France

Region: Jura

Varietal: Savagnin

Appellation: Arbois

Vintage: 2024

Size: 750ml