Triennes
Sainte Fleur Viognier – 2023
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.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Vineyards in Méditerannée IGP, a few miles from the sea.
- Altitude: 1200 feet
- Exposure: South facing slopes
- Vineyard Area: 30 acres/12 ha
- Soil: Limestone and clay
- Certified organic farming by USA & EcoCert France
- Yield: 25 – 35 hl/ha
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested at night
- Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
- Aged in tanks to preserve freshness and purity of the fruit
Winemaker's Notes
Intense aromas of honeysuckle, white flowers and apricots. The wine strikes a beautiful balance between crisp acidity, aromtic richness and minerality.
Wine Summary
100% Viognier; alcohol: 13.5%; estate vineyards in Méditerannée IGP at 1200 feet; grown in clay-limestone soils; harvested in cool evening and gently pressed; 100% maceration, fermentation and elevage in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and aromatics; certified Organic by USA & EcoCert France.
Technical Information
- 100% Viognier
- Alcohol: 13%
- Total Acidity: 3.20 g/l
- pH: 3.49
- Residual Sugar: 0.6 g/l
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 |