# Les Auréliens Rouge (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine de Triennes
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, black pepper, vanilla, cedar

## About this wine

Domaine de Triennes Les Auréliens Rouge 2021 is a red wine from the IGP Méditerranée in Provence, France. It is a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, produced by Domaine de Triennes, an estate founded by Burgundian wine luminaries Jacques Seysses and Aubert de Villaine, along with Michel Macaux. Their aim was to create elegant, balanced wines in Provence, utilizing the region's distinct terroir. The estate is situated on hillsides with clay-limestone soils, benefiting from a favorable microclimate. Domaine de Triennes has been certified organic since 2011, emphasizing environmentally conscious practices. The wine's name, 'Triennes,' is a nod to a Roman festival and the three founding partners.

## Interesting facts

- Estate named after a Roman festival and its three founders.
- Oak barrels used for aging previously belonged to Domaine Dujac.
- Certified organic since 2011.
- Located on south-facing slopes up to 450 meters altitude.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, with its medium-plus body and fine tannins, makes it well-suited to complement the richness of red meats. The fruit and spice notes in the wine can echo or contrast with herbs and spices used in cooking, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Triennes Les Auréliens Rouge involves fermentation and maceration lasting between 12 and 25 days, with some batches extending to 35 days. Syrah grapes undergo punching down, while Cabernet Sauvignon is managed through regular pumping over. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels previously used by Domaine Dujac. The wine is bottled unfiltered to preserve its character.