Domaine de Trévallon Rouge
ドメーヌ・ドゥ・トレヴァロン ルージュ
Domaine de Trévallon
Cabernet Sauvignon · Syrah
About this wine
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.
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.
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."
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.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- Roughly $80-150 for current releases, varying by vintage; rare older vintages command significantly higher prices on the secondary market.
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.
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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