Trévallon is characterized by long aging. More than 2 years for reds. Racking is kept to a strict minimum, the lees at the bottom of the barrels continue to feed the wine throughout the aging process.
Presentation :
A year of extreme drought.
Only 115 mm of rain between January 1st and the end of August.
The thermometer rises above 30°C as early as the beginning of May, followed by a particularly hot and dry summer.
Location :
North of the Alpilles
Terroir :
Limestone and clayey soil, very rocky: Hauterivian and Barremian, secondary era, Lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years old
Harvest :
The harvest started on August 29th with the Syrah.
We finished with the Cabernet Sauvignon on September 16th.
Winemaking :
Winemaking without destemming, without adding yeast, and without sulfur.
Aging for 24 months in large wooden vats. Clarification with fresh egg white, no filtration before bottling.
Cépages :
Syrah : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Spécifications techniques
Alcohol content : 13
Allergens (sulfites) : Contains sulphites
Allergens (egg) : Contains egg or egg products
Serving :
Serve this wine at 16°C. Decant 1 hour before.
Tasting :
Despite the intensity of the summer of 2022, we have a vintage with beautiful freshness, nice balance, and low alcohol content, less than 13°.
