Domaine du Pélican was founded by Guillaume d'Angerville, whose family estate in Volnay is one of the most respected addresses in Burgundy. He came to the Jura after tasting a Chardonnay from Arbois that convinced him the region deserved the same attention, and the estate has since become one of the most sought after names in a corner of France full of small, cult producers.
The vineyards around Arbois are farmed biodynamically and the winemaking is deliberately understated, with a Burgundian sensibility applied to Jura terroir. Chardonnay has been grown here for centuries, and on these marl and limestone soils it takes on a character quite distinct from anything over the border in the Côte d'Or.
Expect a white of clarity and drive. Lemon, green apple and white pear are joined by hazelnut, white flowers and a stony, saline minerality, with a fine chalky texture and a long, dry finish. Serve it with poultry, seafood or the Comté that comes from the same part of the world.
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