From Aix-en-Provence: Half-day Sidecar Wine Tour
Leave Aix-en-Provence aboard a vintage sidecar and discover the legendary Sainte-Victoire mountain, Cézanne’s muse, along with charming villages and local wine tastings.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: apricot, honeysuckle, white peach, ginger
Palate: peach, tangerine, almond, lemon zest
Single-varietal Viognier from Triennes, planted at the Burgundian founders' insistence. Apricot and honeysuckle aromatics balanced by precise acidity and a saline finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast pork with apple
Viognier's apricot and honey register meets pork fat and sweet apple; acidity refreshes between bites. -
Goat cheese souffle
Lactic-tangy goat cheese aligns with the wine's almond palate; body handles the egg-and-cheese cloud. -
Thai green curry chicken
Coconut, lemongrass and chilli meet Viognier's stone-fruit and ginger lift; the wine's body handles spice. -
Pan-fried sea bream with fennel
Anise-perfumed fish meets the wine's tangerine and honeysuckle register.
History
Triennes planted Viognier in the 1990s, breaking from typical Provencal white varietals. Sainte Fleur is bottled as a single-varietal Viognier and became a benchmark for Provencal Viognier alongside Condrieu in the Rhone.
- 1990: Triennes plants Viognier on south-facing slopes
- 2000: First single-varietal Sainte Fleur Viognier bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Triennes · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Viognier
- Classification
- IGP Mediterranee
- Oak
- Fermentation in stainless steel with a small share in old oak (around 15 percent)
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier
What does Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier taste like?
Apricot, honeysuckle, white peach and ginger on the nose; peach, tangerine, almond and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. The cuvee shows well from release through year 3.
Is Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier vegan?
Yes. Triennes does not use animal-derived fining agents and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier?
Roast pork with apple is the canonical pairing. Goat cheese souffle, Thai green curry chicken and pan-fried sea bream with fennel are equally strong matches.
Why does Triennes grow Viognier?
Burgundian founders Jacques Seysses and Aubert de Villaine wanted a serious Provencal white beyond the standard Rolle and Clairette. Viognier from the Rhone (Condrieu) appealed because of its aromatic complexity and aging potential.
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