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93 Points
Founded on an artistic whim in the 1970s, Domaine de Trévallon has risen to become one of Provence's leading fine wine estates.
"Fresh, vibrant notes of blue flowers and dark berry fruit" Decanter
It was here, in 1978, a young Aubert de Villaine, recently appointed director of Domaine de la Romanée Conti, came across Trévallon, He was so impressed, he introduced his American importer Kermit Lynch to the estate.
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Description
50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Syrah. Trévallon is known for its long aging process, more than 2 years for its reds. Racking is kept to a strict minimum, the lees found at the bottom of the barrels continue to nourish the wine during the ageing process. No de-stemming, no added yeast or sulphur. Aged 24 months in foudres and barrels. Fining with fresh egg white. No filtration before bottling. For several years, rainfall has been non-existent in the summer. However, in 2021 they had 20 mm in July and 25 mm in August, small but beneficial rains for the vineyard. One of the coolest summers in recent years: Average temperature of 24°C in July and August compared to 27°C in 2022.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Garrigue , Pepper, Plum
Palate:Basil, Berries, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Bold, Cedar, Dried Herbs
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Syrah. Trévallon is known for its long aging process, more than 2 years for its reds. Racking is kept to a strict minimum, the lees found at the bottom of the barrels continue to nourish the wine during the ageing process. No de-stemming, no added yeast or sulphur. Aged 24 months in foudres and barrels. Fining with fresh egg white. No filtration before bottling. For several years, rainfall has been non-existent in the summer. However, in 2021 they had 20 mm in July and 25 mm in August, small but beneficial rains for the vineyard. One of the coolest summers in recent years: Average temperature of 24°C in July and August compared to 27°C in 2022.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Garrigue , Pepper, Plum
Palate:
Basil, Berries, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Bold, Cedar, Dried Herbs
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Garrigue , Pepper, Plum
Basil, Berries, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Bold, Cedar, Dried Herbs
Game
Pork
Red Meat