Triennes

Sainte Fleur Viognier – 2019

Region: France - Provence

Triennes

Two of Burgundy’s greatest names – Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – are the partners behind this pioneering property in Provence, northeast of Marseille and due east of Aix-en-Provence. Over the years, they have transformed this stunning 113.7 acre (46 hectare) site into one of the top wine estates in Southern France.

Grapes / Soils

Viognier Clay & limestone 30 acres / 12 ha

The Wine

Vineyard Profile
  • Vineyard area: 30 acres /12 ha
  • Soils: Clay and limestone
  • Yields: 25 – 35 hl/ha
Harvest Notes
  • Harvest: Grapes picked in cool evening
  • Vinification: Gentle pressing, then fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
  • Elevage: 100% in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness.
Winemaker's Notes

Intense perfume of apricot, honeysuckle, white flowers and lavender honey. This wine strickes a beautiful balance between aromatic richness, crisp acidity and mineral structure. Organic since 2011 vintage.

Wine Summary

100% Viognier; alcohol: 14%; grown in clay-limestone soils; harvested in cool evening and gentle pressing; 100% elevage – maceration, fermentation – in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks; certified Organic since 2011 vintage.

Technical Information
  • 100% Viognier
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • pH: 3.40
  • Residual sugar: 0.3 g/l
  • Acidity: 75.0 meg/l  ou 3.68 g H2So4/l
  • Certified Organic since 2011

General Info

Country France
Region Provence
Appellation(s) Var IGP, Méditerranée IGP
Proprietors Jacques Seysses, Aubert de Villaine
Founded 1989
Winemaker Remy Laugier
Annual Production 22,000 9L cases
Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) Sustainable/organic