Var Les Auréliens Triennes (Domaine) 1996

Lot presentation

Var Les Auréliens Triennes (Domaine) 1996

The wine

The Les Auréliens red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, aged in barrels for 12 months, then lightly fined and filtered. It is a fruity and crunchy wine, with notes of red fruits, it has a lightly spiced and slightly woody flavour with a pleasant structure in the mouth.

Domaine de Triennes is situated in Nans-les-Pins, Var, and was created in 1990 by two Burgundy icons: Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine (Domaine de La Romanée Conti), alongside Parisian friend Michel Macaux.They were on the lookout for a Provençal terroir to create fine wine from the region. The vineyard covers 46 hectares and is south-facing, with a clay-limestone terroir and slight altitude (400 m), offering a cool microclimate. The property was baptised Triennes after Triennia, the festival held for Bacchus which was held every three years during the Roman period.Planting here is unique, growing traditional varietals alongside many which are not immediately associated with this region, including: Chardonnay, Viognier, Cinsault, Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Syrah. Rémy Laugier has managed vinification since 1997. They received organic certification in 2011. This is an exciting domaine producing tremendous wines.