2023, Domaine du Pélican, ARBOIS, Savagnin Ouillé, 'Grand Curoulet', Magnum (1500ml)Grand Curoulet is considered 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 Sane plain. Grand Curoulet is known to be where the first vines of Arbois were planted. The recently replanted Chardonnay vines are located at the top of the parcel. Grey marl soils are particularly important in shaping the character of this wine. The grapes are lightly crushed before being

This is aromatic with dried cherries and plum skins as well as spiced chocolate

More strict - in a good sense - finishing

the other on deeper soils

The 2021 Certan de May offers up aromas of sweet cherries and berries mingled with hints of violets

a touch of pencil box and subtle estuarine scents

iris and vine smoke

and seductive

A little deeper in colour and definitely offering greater precision on the nose compared to the village Vosne-Romanée

10% Petit Verdot (none was used for the grand vin) and 2% Cabernet Franc

The wine is slightly reserved

boysenberries

liquorice and dried flowers gain volume over time