Domaine de Trévallon rouge 1988

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