Domaine du Pelican Chardonnay 2016

This unique French Chardonnay is made by the illustrious Marquis d'Angerville domaine of Volnay fame. Domaine du Pelican is the first venture of the d’Angerville family outside of the Côte de Beaune. Guillaume d’Angerville partnered with Francois Duvivier to search for the best vineyard sites in the Jura. After choosing Chateau Chavanes in Montigny-les-Arsures, they created a state-of-the-art winery surrounded by 5 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines that had been impeccably replanted 10 years prior by former owner Francois de Chavanes. The domaine is supported by an additional 5 hectares of chemically-free vines formerly farmed by Jean-Marc Brignot at a site of high-quality geology and exposure. “The less one puts this and that in the wine, the better. I don't do anything - just wait for the fermentation to start.” Guillaume d'Angerville . Both of Domaine du Pelican’s whites are handled and fermented similarly. They are both whole cluster pressed, with a light crushing before pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks after which they are put into mostly neutral 350L barrels where they are for ten months before being bottled. The Chardonnay comes from four different parcels but mostly from south-facing "Au Barby", which is predominantly a limestone terroir rich in clay and marl.