Domaine du Pelican Arbois Trois Cepages, 2014

The three grapes comprising the cepage in this Jura red are Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard. It is a light red with the qualities of good Pinot Noir grown in a cool--very cool--climate. I liked it but acknowledge it is a bit too tart for many tasters.

Very light red color, like looking through rose-colored glasses. Pretty aromas focused more on fruit that floral traits. Nothing ripe in the smells or flavors. Cranberry, sour cherries, lemon zest. The citrus zest reminds me of some Oregon Pinots, but this lacks the ripe fruit flavors that provide balance in those wines. An interesting wine with good depth of fruit but definitely on the tart side.