2013 Domaine de Trevallon IGP Alpilles, France

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

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Presentation :

Harvest the most late since 1996

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: 30 September

End of the harvest: 10 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%