Domaine de Trévallon Blanc 2008
New 2008 vintage not yet tasted by the press.
The estate's rare wine, produced in less than 4,000 bottles, has a unique and identifiable personality with the characteristic structure of very great whites. With the particularity in 2008 of not having any Roussanne in its blend, but 90% Marsanne and 10% Chardonnay. It can be enjoyed now while still young, or after five years of cellaring.
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Nose
complex, with intertwining notes of honey, brioche, and white flowers
Mouth
Fine and balanced, the aromas perceived on the nose are present with a few spicy notes, and the lovely freshness is emphasized on the finish.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
15 minutes before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2024
Production
5,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une bouillabaisse, une brandade nîmoise, un tian de légumes à la provençale, des filets de rouget poêlés...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Eloi and Floriane Dürrbach planted the vineyard in 1973, and since then have made Trévallon one of the jewels of French viticulture. Located on the northern slope of the Alpilles, the 17 hectares of vines surrounded by unspoiled wilderness have been organically farmed since the beginning. The cool microclimate, gentle pruning, and predominantly limestone soil are responsible for the wines' unique style. The Dürrbachs do not claim the Baux-de-Provence appellation, as their grape varieties do not meet the specifications: Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah for the reds, Roussanne and Marsanne for the whites, complemented by a little Chardonnay. The red, which has become as legendary as the white, has real aging potential, and the passage of time gives it an added finesse of expression. Superb!
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
6*Star rating (Exceptional production)
About the estate:
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 at the Trévallon farmhouse, purchased in 1955 by his father, with 60 hectares of scrubland. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah thrive as reds, complemented by Marsanne and Roussanne as whites (with a little Chardonnay). All of them are more "northern" than "southern" in character—that is, in reference to the Rhône Valley—with elegance and freshness. No pesticides or insecticides are used, sheep manure is used as fertilizer, and the soil is plowed.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
Founder of the Trévallon estate in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès in 1973, Éloi Dürrbach has become an iconic figure in Provence. On his clay-limestone terroir, exposed on the northern slope of the Alpilles, he believed in Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to produce great red wines. He works his vineyard using organic farming methods. An attentive and meticulous winemaker, he produces IGP Alpilles wines with a beautiful definition of terroir and perfectly ripe grapes, combined with the precision of whole cluster vinification and aging (up to two years in large oak barrels). These methods allow him to produce wines that are dense, taut, and refined. Through their aromatic complexity (notes of spices, garrigue, and black truffle), Trévallon's reds express a strong Mediterranean character, while retaining a northern freshness. Two hectares of white grape varieties (Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, and Grenache) produce restrained, vinous whites with subtle bitter notes and sweet floral aromas. Ostiane and Antoine, the children of Éloi Dürrbach, have been taking over the reins of this exemplary estate for several years now.
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