2021, Domaine du Pélican, ARBOIS, Savagnin 'Ouillé'Savagnin ouill is the topped up version of Savagnin, sometimes labelled Fleur de Savagnin. They have been producing this style since their first vintage in 2012. This cuve is made from many different parcels located in Arbois and Montigny ls Arsures. The soils are very diverse: multi coloured Triassic marls; fallen rocks (calcareous scree) of Bajocian limestone over grey marl; and Liassic marly limestone. The grapes are lightly crushed before

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dark and brooding with softly perfumed violet and rose aromas but it's the texture that captivates on the palate with soft and seductive velvety tannins that immediately expand in the mouth giving power but also refinement

both generous and balanced

with 50% new wood

resonant finish

cropped at a measly 10hl/ha

Élevage will be critical

With its lovely bright black cherry fruit aromas and hints of rose petals and spice

The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins

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the Colección Nº 5 Parcela El Sauco

the 2022 packs a serious punch