Domaine du Pelican 'Grand Curoulet' Savagnin

Savagnin Ouillé

Jura, France

The master of Volnay, Marquis d’Angerville, has successfully established Domaine du Pelican as one of the premier properties in the Arbois-Jura region. The collection of vineyards that d’Angerville has assembled is priceless. Guillaume’s appreciation for white wine propelled him to expand the domaine's white wine production; and after a life-changing meal in Paris with a bottle of Tissot Arbois Chardonnay, ultimately led him to the Jura. With his acquisition over the years, d’Angerville has secured exceptional parcels of Chardonnay that in Burgundy would easily be Premier Cru if not Grand Cru. 

Grand Curoulet is one of the very best terroirs of Arbois. It is a North-facing parcel located on the side of a hill that dominates Arbois and the plaine de la Saône. Grand Curoulet is also believed to be where the first vines of Arbois were planted. Due to its North facing exposition and windy location, Grand Curoulet usually matures later than the other terroirs of Domaine du Pélican. At harvest, the grapes are lightly crushed before being pressed and fermentation is in foudres and barrels. One third of the crop macerates on the skins for one night before being pressed. Aging is in 500L barrels with no new oak.