Savagnin Ouillé, Arbois,

Destination

Domaine du Pélican, Savagnin Ouillé, Arbois, 2017

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Domaine du Pélican, Savagnin Ouillé, Arbois, 2017

A distinctive more structured wine than the Chardonnay offering notes of lemon zest, green olive and a hint of manzinilla which betrays its Jura origins, whilst remaining clean and fresh and relatively modern. A floral aspect makes this engaging and offsets the powerful fleshy palate that is teaming with yellow fruit flavours and piquant lemon zest acidty. In order to keep its unique aromatic character this Savagnin is aged in a mixture of large foudres and 500l barrels with no new oak. Elevage is 10 months

ABV:

12.5%

93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2018 Arbois Savagnin Oiulle´ is fabulous. It presents a beguiling mélange of dried apricot, white flowers, crushed flowers, marzipan, sage and chamomile. The savory profile works so well with the wine’s oily, textured feel, while a hint of reduction adds character. Even with all of its obvious exotic character, the 2018 retains more than enough freshness and minerality to give the wine a real feeling of vibrancy that is impossible to miss. Quite frankly, this is an eye-opening wine.

Date Reviewed:

10/2020

Drinking Window:

2020 - 2028

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