Domaine du Pelican Chardonnay 'En Barbi' 2022

Alcohol: 13.5%

Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay

Location: Jura, France

Tasting Notes: While unmistakably Jura in its energy and saline snap, “En Barbi” also speaks clearly to d’Angerville’s roots: this is Chardonnay with the elegance of Volnay and the edge of Arbois. It’s a wine that appeals to fans of Puligny, Chablis, or even Savagnin in its drier, non-oxidative forms.

Notes: “En Barbi” is one of the most refined expressions of Chardonnay from the Jura—crafted by Guillaume d’Angerville, the Volnay-based vigneron who brought his Burgundian sensibility to the hills of Arbois. At Domaine du Pélican, d’Angerville and his team have quietly elevated Jura whites into a new category: textured, terroir-driven wines that rival great Burgundy in finesse, while staying true to Jura’s mineral intensity.

The Chardonnay “En Barbi” comes from a single limestone-rich parcel near Montigny-lès-Arsures. Fermentation is with native yeasts, and the wine is aged in mostly neutral barrels to preserve purity. The result is a wine that balances fresh citrus and orchard fruit with chalky minerality and a subtle leesy depth—no oxidative notes, no heavy oak, just clarity and poise.

Food pairing: Pair with shellfish, roasted poultry, or alpine cheeses, and consider cellaring a bottle or two—this is Jura built for the long haul.

Winery Story: Domaine du Pélican, founded by Guillaume d’Angerville of Volnay fame, is known for bringing Burgundian precision to Jura’s native varieties. Their commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking has made them a standout in the region.