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: 20 September. End of the harvest: 1 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
Starting to be ready to drink
Decant 1 hour before tasting and serve at 16°C
Ageing potential of 25 years
Tasting
On the nose, you get red and black fruits with notes of fig. In the mouth it is focused with velvety tannins but is still young which augurs well for this wine to age well. The wine is juicy, mouth watering with saline and scrubland notes. The finish has great finesse and everything is in balance between fruit and salinity
Food pairings
Veal medallion with morels