Domaine de Trévallon blanc 2017
Provence
White
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Drink or Keep
18/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Produced in confidential quantities, the white wine nonetheless possesses a unique and identifiable personality, like this 2017, a marriage of power and freshness. Elegant, long floral and stony aromas. Verbena, honey, a soothing white that will evolve gracefully over time. A great white from Provence.
Features
Estate
Domaine de Trévallon
Vintage
2017
Designation
IGP Alpilles
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
34%, Marsanne, 34%, Roussanne, 12% Chardonnay, 12% Clairette, 10% Grenache blanc
Terroirs
Limestone and clay soils, very stony
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional in Burgundy barrels (20% new)
Breeding
12 months' ageing, grape variety by grape variety, in barrels without racking, with two or three stirring of the lees.
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Golden yellow with green highlights
Nose
Intense, fresh, juicy orchard fruit aromas, verbena nuances wrapped in a mineral tension with appetizing saline accents.
Mouth
The attack in the mouth expresses a lively tension, introducing an unctuous heart with a gourmet fullness. The complementarity of each grape variety delivers a vibrantly balanced finish.
Serve
Decant at 11-12°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with sea bream, sea urchins or simply grilled bass with Trévallon olive oil.
Domain de Trévallon
IGP Alpilles
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 18/20 (Vin de référence)
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the wine:
Fresh and dense, with floral and honey notes, it exudes springtime freshness. Complex, still young, emerging with the class of a 1950s gentleman, this very long, saline, filigree white is absolutely magnificent.
About the domain :
Eloi and Floriane Dürrbach planted the vineyard in 1973, and have since made Trévallon one of the jewels in the crown of French vineyards. Located on the northern slopes of the Alpilles mountains, the 17 hectares of vines are surrounded by wild, unspoilt countryside, and have been farmed organically from the outset. The cool microclimate, gentle pruning and predominantly limestone soils are responsible for the wines' distinctive style. The Dürrbachs don't claim the Baux-de-Provence appellation, as their grape varieties differ from the standard specifications: cabernet-sauvignon and syrah for the reds, roussanne and marsanne for the whites, complemented by a little chardonnay. The reds, which have become just as legendary as the whites, have real ageing potential, and the passage of time has given them an added finesse of expression. Superb!
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Domain rated 6*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
Eloi Dürrbach, who studied architecture at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, planted his first vines in the Alpilles in 1973, making wine... at the age of 23. It all started with the Mas de Trévallon, bought by his father in 1955, with 60 hectares of garrigue. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah flourish in the reds, complemented by Marsanne and Roussanne in the whites (with a little Chardonnay). All with more "northern" than "southern" expression - meaning, in reference to the Rhône Valley: with elegance and freshness. No pesticides or insecticides, just sheep manure as fertilizer, and ploughed soils.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domain rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the domain :
Éloi Dürrbach built the Domaine de Trévallon in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès in 1973, and has become an emblematic figure in Provence. On his clay-limestone terroir, exposed on the northern slopes of the Alpilles, he believes in Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to produce great red wines. His vineyards are farmed organically. An attentive and meticulous winemaker, he produces IGP Alpilles wines with a fine definition of terroir and perfect grape ripeness, combined with the precision of whole bunch vinification and ageing (up to two years in foudre). These methods result in wines that are dense, taut and refined. Through their aromatic complexity (notes of spice, garrigue and black truffle), Trévallon's reds express great Mediterranean typicity, while retaining a northern freshness. The 2 hectares of white grape varieties (marsanne, roussanne, chardonnay and grenache) give birth to restrained, vinous whites set with fine bitters and sweet floral fragrances. Ostiane and Antoine, Éloi Dürrbach's children, have been the successors to this exemplary domaine for several years now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN MICHEL O. Published on 22/09/2023
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