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: 12 September. End of the harvest: 24 October
Vinification
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
Decant before tasting and serve at 16°C
Aging potential of 20 years
Tasting
November 2007: November tasting in South Africa by Remington Norman. After some aeration, a touch of fennel and chocolate appear, the palate is fresh with good length in the mouth. Elegant. You think you are drinking an old burgundy. Difficult to know how it will develop