In the glass
Aroma: black plum, violet, graphite, cedar
Palate: blackberry, iron, cocoa nib, tobacco
Cabernet-led Provencal red from Triennes. Bordeaux-style backbone with Burgundian winemaking discipline; structured and graphite-driven.
What it pairs with
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Lamb chops with rosemary
Aureliens' cedar and graphite mirror herb-scented lamb; tannins handle the char. -
Beef stew with olives
Provencal slow-braised beef finds a peer in the wine's iron and tobacco depth. -
Aged Comte
Hard cow's-milk cheese aligns with the wine's cedar and cocoa-nib register. -
Wild boar pie
Game pie with rich pastry meets Mourvedre-shy but firm-tannin red; the wine's structure carries the dish.
History
Les Aureliens is Triennes' Cabernet-led red, taking its name from the nearby Roman road. The cuvee reflects the founders' Burgundian palate brought to Provencal terroir, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah dominating.
- 1989 — Triennes founded
- 1990 — First Les Aureliens Rouge bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Triennes
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
- Classification
- IGP Mediterranee
- Oak
- 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques, around 20 percent new
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de Triennes Les Aureliens Rouge
What does Triennes Les Aureliens Rouge taste like?
Black plum, violet, graphite and cedar on the nose; blackberry, iron, cocoa nib and tobacco on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Triennes Les Aureliens Rouge?
Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. The barrique aging gives the cuvee real cellaring potential; decant 60 minutes for younger vintages.
Is Triennes Les Aureliens Rouge vegan?
Yes. Triennes does not use animal-derived fining agents and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Triennes Les Aureliens Rouge?
Lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Beef stew with olives, aged Comte and wild boar pie are equally strong matches.
What grapes are in Les Aureliens?
Cabernet Sauvignon leads, completed by Syrah and a small share of Merlot. The Bordeaux-influenced blend reflects the Burgundian founders' preference for structured, age-worthy red wines.