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: 22 September. End of the harvest: 3 October
Winemaking
No de-stemming, yeasting or sulphur. Ageing 24 months in foudres and barrels. Fining with fresh egg white. No filtration before bottling
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Syrah : 50%
Serving
Already very open
Decant 1 hour before tasting and serve at 16°C
Ageing potential of around 20 years
Tasting
The 2008 is very fruity with notes of cherries, blackcurrants and raspberries. It is easy on the mouth, its tannins elegant and velvety
Food pairings
Grilled lamb chops with a drop of olive oil
Reviews
"We continued with a 2008. Once again the wine was sublime." [+]
http://www.winerist.com/blog - 2012