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
The vintage
Le 30th vintage for Trévallon
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: 24 September. End of the harvest: 5 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 : 50%
Syrah : 50%
Serving
Already very open. Decant 1 hour before tasting and serve at 16°C. Ageing potential up to 2026
Tasting
This 2006 is a vintage which is incredibly accessible given its age with a silky texture red fruits in the mouth
Food pairings
A casserole of wild boar or beef