Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 16.5/20
“This red, marked by notes of bell pepper, black fruit, and licorice, offers a fresh palate with fine tannins. It boasts a beautiful length, maintaining a fresh balance while delivering a rich finish. ” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2013 - RVF)
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Eye
deep, intense red color
Nose
is characterized by aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and blueberries, accented by hints of Mediterranean scrub
Palate
smooth with very delicate tannins and a long, easy-drinking finish
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Ce vin accompagne à merveille les gibiers les plus fins tels un chevreuil sauce grand veneur ou un filet de biche. Il fera également merveille sur un agneau au basilic ou des cotes d’agneau grillées accompagnées d’aubergines farcies et pourra soutenir des plats plus épicés, tel un curry doux d’agneau....<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Eloi and Floriane Dürrbach planted the vineyard in 1973, and since then have made Trévallon one of the jewels of French winemaking. Located on the northern slope of the Alpilles, the 17 hectares of vines—surrounded by unspoiled, wild nature—have been cultivated organically since the very beginning. The cool microclimate, gentle pruning, and predominantly limestone soil are responsible for the wines’ distinctive style. The Dürrbachs do not claim the Baux-de-Provence appellation, as their grape varieties fall outside the specifications: Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah for the reds, Roussanne and Marsanne for the whites, complemented by a touch of Chardonnay. The red, which has become legendary just like the white, has real aging potential, and the passage of time lends it an additional finesse of expression. Superb!
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
6-Star Rated Estate (Exceptional Production)
About the estate:
Eloi Dürrbach, who was studying 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 began with the Trévallon farmhouse, purchased in 1955 by his father, along with 60 hectares of garrigue. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah thrive as reds, complemented by the Marsanne and Roussanne grape varieties as whites (with a touch of Chardonnay). The wines exhibit characteristics more "northern" than "southern"—that is, in reference to the Rhône Valley: with elegance and freshness. No pesticides or insecticides, sheep manure used as fertilizer; and plowed soils.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
As the 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, situated on the northern slope of the Alpilles, he has cultivated Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to produce exceptional red wines. He cultivates his vineyard using organic farming methods. An attentive and meticulous winemaker, he produces IGP Alpilles wines that beautifully express the terroir and showcase perfectly ripe grapes, combined with the precision of whole-cluster vinification and aging (up to two years in large oak casks). These methods result in 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. From 2 hectares of white grape varieties (Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, and Grenache) come restrained, vinous whites, marked by subtle bitterness and delicate floral aromas. Ostiane and Antoine, the children of Éloi Dürrbach, have for several years embodied the next generation of this exemplary estate.