Savagnin, Arbois, Grand Curoulet
    Domaine du Pélican

    Savagnin, Arbois, Grand Curoulet, 2020

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    1. Biodynamic

      2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £264.02

    2. Last Few

      Biodynamic

      2020

      6x1.5L

      DP

      £760.86

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Less immediate than the Savagnin Ouillé, a little brooding initially, but scratch under the surface and a very compelling, gripping wine is soon revealed. There is structure and savoury dry extract in abundance here, a tension and coiled energy that compliments the sun-kissed yellow plum fruit. This carries its intensity lightly, showing a dancing persistence and focused force. Long, layered and lithe, this is a wonderfully fine, harmonious, terroir-lead expression of Savagnin. Domaine du Pélican purchased this Grand Curoulet parcel in 2012 from Jean-Marc Brignot. Prior to Brignot, it was owned by Robert Aviet, a well-known name in Arbois amongst Jura wine lovers. 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 Saône. Grand Curoulet is known to be where the first vines of Arbois were planted. The estate’s holding of Grand Curoulet totals almost 5 hectares (12.5 acres). When they acquired the vineyard in 2012, they attempted to salvage its old (60+ years) vines, but had to recognise after one vintage that this was not possible. Hence they uprooted the parcel almost entirely, and took advantage of this to perform some very useful drainage restoration work. The parcel was replanted in 2015 with Savagnin (two thirds) and Chardonnay (one third) varietals. Grand Curoulet is a terroir that is most suitable for Savagnin. The soil is made of grey marls (about half the parcel) and multicoloured marls (green and wine-red) from the Trias geological period – the oldest and highest quality marls. Due to its North facing and windy location, Grand Curoulet usually matures later than the other terroirs of Domaine du Pélican. The crop is lightly crushed before being pressed, and fermentation is in foudres and barrels. One third of the crop macerates with the skins for one night before being pressed. Elevage is in 500L barrels with one year old oak for 50% of the crop, the other half is in Foudres.

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Jura
    Appellation:
    Arbois
    Grape Variety:
    Blend
    abv:
    14.5%

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