Description
Region: Jure, France
Producer: Domaine du Pelican
Vintage: 2016
Grape: Savagnin
Type: Yellow Wine
Size: 62cl
Note:
Literally ‘yellow wine’, Vin Jaune is in a way the pinnacle of Arbois and Jura. It is made from the Savagnin grape, grown on marl soils. With a minimum of 6.5 years in barrel ‘under veil’ of yeast, it is one of the great oxidatively aged dry wines. This 2016 is a landmark release at Pelican – it is the domaine’s first vintage of Vin Jaune. Mid-amber colour (or should we just say ‘yellow’?) Intense yeasty aromas, with candied orange. The palate is pure and immediate, textured and intensely salty. This may be an acquired taste but for those who like fino sherry, it is a bullseye. The most traditional pairing is with a piece of Comté cheese.
Food Pairing:
Chinese Hairy Crabs, Comte cheese, Swiss cheese fondue, raclette, savoury mushrooms or pungent curries…