2022, Domaine du Pélican, ARBOIS, 'Trois Cépages'This is the historic red cuve from Domaine du Plican. They have been producing it since their inaugural vintage, in 2012. The red grapes have been vinified together Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard. Pale red almost translucent in colour. Racy red berries, high acidity. Needs some time to settle. This wine has always been a favourite, so no doubt will relax given a little time. J Charvill, May 2024. Mixing 60% Pinot Noir with 35% Trousseau and a

the powerful south-facing slopes coming in extremely handy in 2021

rosemary and waves of raspberry and damson fruit

Picked early morning from 7am to noon

With swirling

and is not insisting too much - definite improvement after 18 months ageing

a whiff off the banks of the Gironde

carefully controlled and feels confident

So much nuance

2022 blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon

Displays a very fine bead and ripe yet dry finish

in a vintage where this was an effective balance to the hot and dry summer

Lagrange is certainly a pleasant wine