Trois Cépages, Arbois, 2018
Alluring, peppery red fruits. Juicy and silky flavours aligned to great energy and character. A beautifully gentle, ethereal Jurassien red. This is the historic red cuvée from Domaine du Pélican, produced since their inaugural vintage, in 2012. A blend of Pinot Noir, (60%), Trousseau (35%) and Poulsard (5%), hence the name Trois Cépages. The vineyards from which this cuvée is produced are all located in the village of Montigny-les-Arsures, where the winery also sits. The soil consists of grey and black marls, partially covered with fallen rocks. The vineyards broadly face West, at an altitude between 300 and 400 metres. Elevage is in Burgundy barrels (50%) and foudres.
critic reviews
The 2018 Arbois Trois Cepages a is brilliant introduction to Guillaume D’Angerville’s Jura reds. Bright and punchy, the Trois Cepages offers superb fruit intensity in the mid-weight, lifted style that is typical of these wines. The warm growing season gives this blend of Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard an extra kick of radiance that works so well.