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Alain Chabanon - Trélans 2017

Languedoc

White

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Drink or Keep

92/100

RVF

vermentino
fat

"Trélans en Blanc offers both patina and fatness, enhanced by discreet wood ageing and a crystalline palate". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF). A white that reveals notes of fresh pear, quince and honeysuckle, accompanied by touches of smoky black tea and zesty citrus. A full-bodied, very fresh and complex wine, to be enjoyed with salt-crusted bass, for example.

Features

Estate

Domaine Alain Chabanon

Cuvée

Trélans

Vintage

2017

Designation

IGP Pays d'Oc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

60% Vermentino, 40% Chenin

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing, light cold settling, no yeasting, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at medium temperature.

Breeding

36 months including 12 months in French oak foudres

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Golden yellow color

Nose

First nose with oxidative notes, then fresh aromas.

Mouth

Exceptional balance between richness and freshness, very long finish

Serve

AT 12-14°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy on its own as an aperitif, with noble fish in sauce, salt-crusted bass with braised fennel, poultry in cream sauce with morel mushrooms, Pélardon puff pastry with chestnut honey, Roquefort cheese...

Domaine Alain Chabanon

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IGP Pays d'Oc

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the domain :

Alain Chabanon settled in Montpeyroux in 1992, having previously worked at Château Montus and in Corsica. He also farms plots in Jonquières, Saint-André, Lagamas and Saint-Saturnin. A pioneer among organic winegrowers, Alain is one of those refined, passionate winemakers. In the past, certain cuvées were sometimes the subject of debate, but magnificent new installations have enabled us to take a step forward. The ageing process, which was still visible, is set to evolve considerably, with a switch from barrels to foudres. Concrete eggs for the Mourvèdre grapes have helped to improve freshness. More flesh in the wines would enable the domaine to play in a higher category.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

The son of teachers and an oenological engineer, Alain Chabanon acquired vineyards in 1992 in Montpeyroux and surrounding villages. He built his winery in the midst of his vineyards (17 ha), which are farmed organically (certified in 2002) and biodynamically (2011).

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (guide 2022) 92/100

Domaine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the wine:

Trélans white offers both patina and richness, thanks to discreet wood ageing and a crystalline palate.

About the domain :

Alain Chabanon set up business in 1992 just outside Montpeyroux, after training with Alain Brumont in Madiran and Count Peraldi on the Isle of Beauty. A dedicated and inspired winemaker, he quickly made a name for himself with his hard work in the vineyard and his real choices in terms of viticulture, blending and ageing. Patience is required for these unvarnished, highly tactile wines, which see stainless steel, concrete eggs or foudre, and are bottled late after they have mellowed. The overall impression is fair and precise, with exemplary management of terroir expression and maturity. We salute the work done and the assertive personality of each of the wines.

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