Domaine du Pelican Trois Cepages

Pinot Noir, Trousseau / Poulsard

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. 

The Trois Cepages, as the name suggests, is a blend of three grapes. It has been produced since the winery’s inaugural vintage, in 2012. At the time, the decision was made to vinify all of their red grapes together, thereby creating this blend of Pinot Noir (60%), Trousseau (35%) and Poulsard (5%). The vineyards for Trois Cepages are all located in the village of Montigny-les-Arsures. The geology of the soils are composed of predominatly grey and black marls, partially covered with fallen rocks. The vineyards broadly face West, at an altitude between 300 and 400 meters. Elevage is in Burgundy barrels (50%) and foudre.