Domaine du Pelican Arbois Savagnin Ouille, Jura, France

The 2023 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Savagnin Ouillé, Jura, France, offers a pure and vibrant expression of the Savagnin grape, crafted in the non-oxidative "ouillé" style that preserves the grape’s full aromatic potential and elegant character. This is a captivating white that showcases the Jura’s mineral-rich soils while offering exceptional freshness and precision.

Product Details:

• Wine: Arbois Savagnin Ouillé
• Producer: Domaine du Pélican
• Owner: Guillaume d’Angerville
• Winemaker: François Duvivier
• Region: Arbois, Jura, France
• Grape Variety: 100% Savagnin
• Alcohol Content: 12.5%
• Farming Practices: Certified Biodynamic and Organic
• Vinification: Light crushing before pressing; fermentation in a combination of foudres and 500L barrels; one-third of the harvest undergoes overnight skin maceration before pressing; aged in 500L barrels (2% new oak) and foudres for ten months.
• Style: Non-oxidative ("ouillé")—barrels topped up to prevent oxidation.

Sensory Description:

This wine opens with fragrant aromas of citrus, exotic fruits, and a hint of yellow apple. On the palate, it is vibrant and linear, revealing flavors of white stone fruit, chalk, and delicate saline minerality. The finish is long, elegant, and mouthwatering, with remarkable freshness and purity that define the ouillé style.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in 2012, Domaine du Pélican quickly established itself as one of Jura’s leading estates. The domaine was born when Guillaume d’Angerville, of the famed Volnay estate Marquis d’Angerville, discovered Jura’s exceptional potential and acquired prime vineyard parcels near Montigny-lès-Arsures. With the expertise of winemaker François Duvivier and a commitment to biodynamic and organic farming, Domaine du Pélican crafts precise, terroir-driven wines that blend Burgundian finesse with Jura’s distinctive character. Their vineyard sites, rich in marl and limestone, provide the perfect foundation for producing some of the region’s most exciting wines.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 10–12°C in a Burgundy-style glass to accentuate its aromatic purity. This Savagnin Ouillé pairs beautifully with seafood such as oysters and scallops, grilled white fish, roasted poultry, alpine cheeses like Comté, and vegetable-driven dishes featuring asparagus, fennel, or mushrooms.

The 2023 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Savagnin Ouillé, Jura, France, is a brilliant testament to the Jura’s modern evolution, offering crystalline precision, mineral depth, and refreshing complexity with every sip.