In 1989, two Burgundians, Jacques Seysses, founder of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine (of DRC fame), joined by their Parisian friend, Michel Macaux, went in search of new vineyards. After a long search, they discovered the Domaine du Logis de Nans in the Var, north-east of Marseille. Convinced by their burgundian experience that the quality of great wines comes from the vineyard, the new owners began by investing heavily in the renewal and the tending of the vines. The focus on the vineyard remains a priority to this day.
They manage the vines as naturally as possible and in harmony with the environment. They grow a cover crop every second row to help control vigor, limit erosion and help to assimilate organic material. In 2008 Triennes began its organic conversion with Ecocert which should lead to its certification in the near future.
For the rosé, the foremost consideration is the finesse of fruit and freshness of the wines. The Triennes Rosé is principally Cinsault blended with Grenache, Syrah and Merlot. This wine has a bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with hints of vanilla. It has the harmony and elegance that has earned world-wide appreciation of the rosés of Provence. Triennes Rosé is the perfect accompaniment to a sunny summer afternoon but works equally well with wet English summers too!
