COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Domaine de Triennes
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de Triennes Les Auréliens Rouge 2021 is a red wine from the IGP Méditerranée in Provence, France. It is a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, produced by Domaine de Triennes, an estate founded by Burgundian wine luminaries Jacques Seysses and Aubert de Villaine, along with Michel Macaux. Their aim was to create elegant, balanced wines in Provence, utilizing the region's distinct terroir. The estate is situated on hillsides with clay-limestone soils, benefiting from a favorable microclimate. Domaine de Triennes has been certified organic since 2011, emphasizing environmentally conscious practices. The wine's name, 'Triennes,' is a nod to a Roman festival and the three founding partners.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate named after a Roman festival and its three founders.
Fact 02
Oak barrels used for aging previously belonged to Domaine Dujac.
Fact 03
Certified organic since 2011.
Fact 04
Located on south-facing slopes up to 450 meters altitude.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Triennes Les Auréliens Rouge involves fermentation and maceration lasting between 12 and 25 days, with some batches extending to 35 days. Syrah grapes undergo punching down, while Cabernet Sauvignon is managed through regular pumping over. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels previously used by Domaine Dujac. The wine is bottled unfiltered to preserve its character.
