2022 Domaine du Pélican Arbois "Grand Curoulet" Savagnin, Jura, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Domaine du Pelican purchased this parcel of Grand Curoulet in 2012 from Jean Marc Brignot. Prior to Brignot, it was owned by Robert Aviet, a well known name in Arbois. 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 Saone. Grand Curoulet is also believed to be where the first vines of Arbois were planted. Due to its North

Mario Lucchetti

‘this precious stone set in the silver sea’ has made the English

at the top of the hill

a tension is present and persists in a saline finish

Its champagnes are composed almost entirely of grapes from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards

Alain & Sophie’s son Louis is involved at the domaine now as well

just before they go through our exclusive “berry spa”

After traveling across the world together for four years and learning about wines in Australia

the must stays in contact with skins for 24 hours to naturally extract (Ramato) copper color

The vines are located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet on the terroirs of Tremblots

When Giuseppe’s grandfather

our estate is both a vineyard fashioned by a terroir of rounded pebbles and a haven of tranquillity