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
Presentation :
Very small harvest : less than 20 hectolitres / hectares
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: 27 September
End of the harvest: 7 October
Winemaking :
No de-stemming, yeasting or sulphur. Agening 24 months in foudres and barrels. Fining with fresh egg white. No filtration before bottling.
Cépages :
Syrah : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Spécifications techniques
Serving :
Don't drink before 2020
Decant 1 hour before tasting and serve at 16°C
Tasting :
Rounded, built on a frame of fine and tightly packed tannins, silky and very drinkable
Ageing potential of at least 20 years !
Food pairings :
Some fine game, grilled rib of beef or roast leg of lamb !
