At a glance

Producer

Domaine de Trévallon

Region

Baux-de-Provence, France

Grape variety

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon blend

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$70-$90

Tasting profile

Dense black fruits, cassis, olive tapenade, leather, graphite, and Mediterranean herbs

Evolution: Will gain complexity with secondary and tertiary notes like truffle, forest floor, and smoked meat over the next decade

At peak: Balanced harmony of fruit, earth, and spice with silky tannins and a long finish

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus acidity balancing the fullness

Tannins

Firm and grainy, well-structured

Alcohol

14.5%

Aging potential

20+ years with cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2052

Optimal window

2026 to 2055

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Young, tight, tannic with primary dark fruit and savory notes

This wine is from a top estate in southern Rhône known for producing deeply concentrated and age-worthy red blends. The generous tannic structure, balanced acidity, and ripe fruit profile support long-term aging especially in a great vintage like 2020.

Food pairing

Grilled lamb, Provençal stews, game birds, roasted root vegetables, and aged hard cheeses

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To aerate and soften tannins, helping release complex aromas

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Focuses on minimal chemical inputs, cover cropping, manual harvesting, and reduced irrigation

Domaine de Trévallon employs sustainable viticultural methods emphasizing soil health and biodiversity. While not certified organic/biodynamic, they minimize synthetic agrochemical usage. Packaging is traditional glass with moderate weight bottles. The winery is located in Provence which benefits from a temperate climate reducing energy needs. The wine is generally shipped globally which adds to carbon footprint, but direct-to-consumer sales in Europe reduce transport emissions.