2023, Domaine du Pélican, ARBOIS, Chardonnay, 'Grand Curoulet'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 Sane. Grand Curoulet is known to be where the first vines of Arbois were planted. The vineyard sits at around 300 metres altitude, a little lower than En Barbi. The Chardonnay vines are located at the top of the parcel. The soil, made of grey marls, gives the wine extra tension and its Jura

the growing season in 2012 actually ended quite well

Precision and freshness here

The nose was slightly closed when I tasted the wine

Drinking Window: 2024 - 2054

100% Tempranillo

incidentally served after the Bâtard-Montrachet

The aromatics possess a quiet intensity

It's very harmonious and already in this prenatal stage

lifted Morello cherries

it’s a flawless expression of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

it fans out with gusto

Brochon side of Gevrey