In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, white pepper
Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, watermelon
Cinsault-led Provencal rose from the Burgundy-meets-Provence collaboration of Jacques Seysses (Domaine Dujac), Aubert de Villaine (DRC) and Michel Macaux. Pale, fresh and reliably structured.
What it pairs with
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Pizza margherita
Tomato, mozzarella and basil meet the rose's body and acidity; saline finish handles the cheese. -
Charcuterie with cornichons
Salt-and-fat cured meats meet the rose's saline depth; cornichon acidity refreshes between bites. -
Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift. -
Tomato and burrata
Creamy cheese with ripe tomato meets the wine's body and watermelon palate.
History
Triennes was founded in 1989 in Nans-les-Pins by Jacques Seysses (Domaine Dujac), Aubert de Villaine (Domaine de la Romanee-Conti) and Michel Macaux to make serious Provencal wine under Burgundy-level standards. The estate works under IGP Mediterranee to allow Burgundian techniques and varietals.
- 1989 — Triennes founded by Seysses, de Villaine and Macaux
- 1990 — First Triennes Rose bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Triennes
- Grapes
- Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
- Classification
- IGP Mediterranee
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, brief lees aging
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 15 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de Triennes Rose
What does Triennes Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit and white pepper on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and watermelon on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Triennes Rose?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking; chill to 8 degrees Celsius.
Is Triennes Rose vegan?
Yes. Triennes does not use animal-derived fining agents and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Triennes Rose?
Pizza margherita is the canonical pairing. Charcuterie with cornichons, salade nicoise and tomato and burrata are equally strong matches.
Who owns Triennes?
Triennes was founded in 1989 by Jacques Seysses of Burgundy's Domaine Dujac, Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, and Michel Macaux. The estate brings Burgundian winemaking discipline to Provence.