What does Domaine de Trévallon Rouge taste like?

A savory, structured red with aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry, garrigue herbs, black olive, licorice, and graphite, framed by firm, finely textured tannins and a long finish.

What food pairs well with it?

Roasted or braised lamb, game, grilled red meats, black olive tapenade, and truffle dishes are classic matches; aged hard cheeses also work well.

How should it be served?

Serve at around 16°C and decant for at least an hour, especially for younger vintages, to let the wine's tannins soften and aromas open.

Well-made vintages can age gracefully for 15 to 25+ years, rivaling top wines of the northern Rhône or Bordeaux.

Why is it labeled IGP instead of AOC?

The blend uses roughly equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, exceeding the proportions allowed under the local Les Baux-de-Provence AOC, so the wine is declassified to IGP Alpilles (formerly labeled Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône).

CuvéeLes Baux-de-ProvenceRed

Domaine de Trévallon Rouge

Name: Domaine de Trévallon Rouge
Brand: Domaine de Trévallon
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Domaine de Trévallon

About Domaine de Trévallon Rouge

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Price Range: Roughly $80-150 for current releases, varying by vintage; rare older vintages command significantly higher prices on the secondary market.

The iconic cult wine from Les Baux-de-Provence by Eloi Dürrbach, famously declassified to IGP for having too much Cabernet Sauvignon. An icon of Provençal red wine.

Sommelier's Note

One of Provence's most collectible reds: firmly structured and savory, defiantly outside AOC rules for its Cabernet Sauvignon content, yet ranked among the region's most serious, age-worthy wines.

New to wine?

A powerful, tannic wine built for aging — decant for at least an hour and serve around 16°C to let its layered fruit and garrigue aromas open up.

Food Pairings

Pairs excellently with roasted or braised lamb, game meats, grilled red meats, black olive tapenade, truffle-based dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

When to drink it

Ideal for milestone celebrations, formal dinners, and serious wine tastings where an age-worthy, cult Provençal red takes center stage.

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Terroir & Winemaking

A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grown on biodynamically farmed, north-facing limestone slopes in the Alpilles. Hand-harvested and aged for about two years in large old oak foudres before bottling without fining or filtration.

About the producer

Domaine de TrévallonThe legendary icon of Provence, defying conventions to achieve timeless elegance.Visit the producer page →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Domaine de Trévallon Rouge taste like?: A savory, structured red with aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry, garrigue herbs, black olive, licorice, and graphite, framed by firm, finely textured tannins and a long finish.
What food pairs well with it?: Roasted or braised lamb, game, grilled red meats, black olive tapenade, and truffle dishes are classic matches; aged hard cheeses also work well.
How should it be served?: Serve at around 16°C and decant for at least an hour, especially for younger vintages, to let the wine's tannins soften and aromas open.
How long can it age?: Well-made vintages can age gracefully for 15 to 25+ years, rivaling top wines of the northern Rhône or Bordeaux.
Why is it labeled IGP instead of AOC?: The blend uses roughly equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, exceeding the proportions allowed under the local Les Baux-de-Provence AOC, so the wine is declassified to IGP Alpilles (formerly labeled Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône).

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