2008 Domaine de Triennes, Viognier, Vin de Pays du Var

High up in the hills of the Var region of Provence, Domaine de Triennes was founded in 1990 by Burgundian eminences grises Jacques Seysses of Domaine Dujac and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti together their Parisien friend Michel Macaux. The name comes from the Triennia, Roman festivities that took place every three years. The old-vine Viognier is a particular success at Triennes; its vinification in stainless steel at relatively low temperatures belies the power of the wine, its honeysuckle aromas evocative and persistent, its palate rich and long, with peach and apricot fruit.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)