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 :
The 2020 vintage began with a rainy spring followed by a hot and dry summer. However, the nights were cool.
Location :
North of the Alpilles
Terroir :
Limestone and clay soil, very stony: Hauterivian et Barremian, second stage of the lower Cretaceous, less than 130 million years.
Harvest :
The Syrah harvest started on August 31th, about ten days earlier than 2019. We continued with the Cabernet Sauvignon until September 21th to achieve the best possible ripeness.
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 :
Serve this wine at 16°C. Decant 1 hour before.
Tasting :
The coolness of the nights allowed to obtain a wine with great liveliness and a beautiful finesse of tannins: Mixture of crushed strawberries and black olives with a finish and Eucalyptus.
This vintage, smooth and supple, will be accessible when young, and can also be kept for many years.
Visual appearance :
At first glance, the robe is dazzling, luminous, carmine red with beautiful depth of violet reflections.
At nose :
The nose, powerful and complex with notes of scrubland and black olives.
Food pairings :
It will go perfectly with lamb, beef...
