2022, Domaine du Pélican, ARBOIS, Savagnin OuilléSavagnin 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

94-96+ Yohan Castaing

it's generous and enveloping

savory Pomerol packed with super-ripe dark plum

with some well-integrated oak spice

2021 was an excellent vintage for Sauternes

Quite punchy

The 2018 Marquis d’Alesme (the Becker is only noted on the back label

with toasty notes

93-95 Antonio Galloni

10% Petit Verdot (none was used for the grand vin) and 2% Cabernet Franc

94-96 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

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