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
One of the greatest vintages at 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: 11 September. End of the harvest: 21 September
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 30 years minimum
Tasting
November 2007: November tasting in South Africa by Remington Norman. Lovely colour. Aromas of spice and chocolate on the nose. Firm and complex on the palate with silky tannins with good length in the mouth. Concentrated and young. The best wine of the tasting
April 2005: The wine is at the start of its development. In my opinion wait 3-4 years before drinking. It will still evolve over the next 12-15 years.
Reviews
"This has a mature colour so one is quite taken aback by the intensity and sweetness of the wine. Supple, rich and opulent with roasted meat flavours and lots of mature cherry and plum fruit. Great complexity and impressive richness despite the maturity. Lovely and more-ish. Really fine" [+]
http://www.farrvintners.com/blog - 2014