2022 Domaine de Triennes, Rosé, Méditerranée, Provence
Critics reviews
Jacques Seysses, from Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaines, from iconic Domaine de la Romanée Conti, have teamed up with Michel Macaux, a Parisian, to acquire a 46-hectare Mediterranean estate. The 2022 IGP Mediterranee Rosé, mostly Cinsault alongside Grenache, Syrah and Merlot, exhales a fresh, delicate bouquet with aromas of red berries, lemon, pomegranate, wild strawberry and spices. Juicy, fresh and perfectly balanced, with a delicate, sappy texture, it’s long with mineral acids, iodine notes and a penetrating, mouthwatering finish. This is worth hunting down.
Drink 2023 - 2025
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (June 2023)
About this WINE
Domaine de Triennes
Domaine de Triennes was founded in 1989 by two superstars of Burgundy, Jacques Seyss of Domaine Dujac and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. This estate, high up in the hills of the Var region of Provence, is fast establishing itself as one of the finest in the region.
Situated deep in truffle country, vines have been grown here for two thousand years. The name of the estate comes from the triennia, the festivities held in honour of Bacchus that took place every three years in Roman times.
This 40 hectare domaine boasts a range of grape varieties including Syrah, Viognier, Carignan, Cinsault, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The cool nights and slow ripening produces top quality fruit that is shaped into ripe but extremely elegant wines by Jacques's talented son, Jeremy, who runs the estate.
Domaine de Triennes have an organic Ecocert certification and their St. Fleur Viogner is certified Biodynamic as of the 2011 vintage.
Coteaux Varois
Côteaux Varois lies in the heart of the Var department, and is sandwiched between two portions of the Côtes de Provence appellation.
It is was elevated to AOC status as recently as 1993 (having been upgraded from Vin de Pays to Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure in 1985). The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, sheltered from the influences of extreme heat by the Sainte-Baume mountains. As a result, grapes are harvested in early November – two months later than the rest of Provence.
Rosé constitutes over 60 percent of the region’s production, followed by 35 percent red and a smattering of white wine.
Côteaux Varois is home to numerous grape varieties, the most prominent of which are Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Carignan, followed by the increasingly popular Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The principal white grapes include Viogner, Roussanne, Marsanne and Chardonnay.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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The price of the 150cl and 300cl bottle, reduced from £40 and £84 previously, includes a 20% discount. This offer is valid until stocks last and does not apply to BBX listings.
From the moment you pour the salmon-coloured liquid into your glass, you are met with red fruit flavours encased by acidity and a textured mouthfeel. Strawberries, rhubarb, peach yogurt and nectarines all mingle with attractive flinty, stony notes. This is a wine you could sip on its own, or with food; there’s real depth here. Clean and fresh, 2022 Triennes is just the sort of wine you want in your cellar for the summer.
Joshua Friend, Senior Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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