COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Mondeuse Noire
PRODUCER
Fabien Trosset
REGION
Savoie
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Arbin Mondeuse Avalanche Trosset 2020 is a red wine from the Arbin appellation in Savoie, France, made from 100% Mondeuse Noire grapes. Fabien Trosset, a prominent producer in the region, crafts this wine from vines grown on clay and limestone soils on southeast-facing slopes. The estate, managed by Fabien Trosset and Chloé Gobet since 2011, is committed to traditional winemaking and environmental stewardship, holding HVE Level 3 certification. The 'Avalanche' cuvée is named after a historical event in Arbin and is known for its intense character.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Avalanche' name recalls a historical rockslide in Arbin.
Fact 02
Mondeuse Noire is a grape variety native to Savoie.
Fact 03
Fabien Trosset is the largest producer of Mondeuse d'Arbin.
Fact 04
The estate holds the highest environmental certification (HVE Level 3).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Arbin Mondeuse Avalanche Trosset 2020 is produced using 100% Mondeuse Noire grapes. Vinification involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, often with indigenous yeasts. A key technique is the use of partial whole-bunch fermentation (around 50%), which contributes to the wine's structure. Aging primarily takes place in stainless steel tanks for about 12 months, with a small portion aged in older French oak demi-muids for the same duration. Harvests are manual with double sorting. The estate emphasizes minimal intervention and holds HVE Level 3 certification, with some exploration of alternative aging vessels like amphorae and concrete eggs.
