Domaine du Pelican Arbois Chardonnay 2020 MENDOCINO COUNTY opening with notes of black

opening with notes of black cherry

disappear from store shelves quickly

Plenty of guts here

Nicely balanced between acidity and rich body

Domaine du Pelican Arbois Chardonnay 2020 MENDOCINO COUNTY opening with notes of blackThis cuvee has been made since the beginning of Domaine du Pelican, in 2012. It is sourced from several different parcels of vineyards located in Arbois and Montigny les Arsures. The vineyards sit mostly on hill tops, over marly soils. Their altitude is the highest of the estate close to 400m in elevation. After harvest, the grapes are lightly crushed and then immediately pressed. Fermentation takes place in barrels and foudres. Aging is in 350L and