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
Winemaking :
No de-stemming, yeasting or sulphur. Ageing 18 months in foudres. Fining with fresh egg white. No filtration before bottling.
Cépages :
Syrah : 40%
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Spécifications techniques
Serving :
Decant quarter of an hour before tasting and serve at 16°C
Has the ageing potential of 30 years
Tasting :
October 2015 Currently very good !
Food pairings :
Wild boar from the Alpilles which have eaten far too many grapes in the vineyard. Wild boars can be consumed without limitation !
