Domaine Pélican has placed a major emphasis on the Savagnin grape. The results are dazzling.
Savagnin is the signature grape of the Jura and one capable of incredible complexity.
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It's a grape that we love. Some, though, take issue with Savagnin – it can be a burly and somewhat unruly grape. The acidity can have an edge and seems to animate from the periphery instead of the core of the wine.
Pélican's Savagnin Ouillé is an eye-opening expression of the grape. In Pélican's hands, Savagnin assumes a sleek finesse with a vivid terroir imprint.
We recently tasted the 2023 Savagnin Ouillé and were profoundly impressed. Just to underscore this, I should mention that this is our first Pélican Savagnin offer in eight years. The 2023 is so clear, detailed, and has a silken finesse. When it comes to rendering the Savagnin grape with class and sophistication, Pélican is without peer.
Guillaume D'Angerville became obsessed with the Jura after a sommelier in Paris poured him a glass of Chardonnay blind, and he was very impressed, believing that it was a Burgundy. This sent him off on a five-year search to find a choice location in the Jura. He consulted a well-known geologist to find ideal vineyards. In the end, he purchased three domains: Château de Chavannes, vines that were owned by the natural winemaker Jean-Marc Brignot, and the estate of the legendary Jacques Puffeny.
A decade since their vintage, it's exciting to see Pélican continuing to fine-tune things. The wines keep getting better and better. The 2023 Savagnin represents another high water mark for the domaine.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
