Presentation
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
Location
North Alpilles
Terroir
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years
In the vineyard
Beginning of the harvest: 21 September. End of the harvest: 3 October
Winemaking
No de-stemming, yeasting or sulphur. Ageing 18 months in foudres and barrels. Fining with fresh egg white. No filtration before bottling.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Syrah : 40%
Serving
Decant before tasting and serve at 16°C.
Aging potential of 25 years
Tasting
April 2005:Here is a wine which has taken time to open up. Over the last 6 months, it has burst open. It is difficult to predict how it will develop. At its peak in 3-5 years