Triolet is Mount Mary's white Bordeaux style blend, first made in 1988 under the simple name Sauvignon and renamed Triolet from the 1992 vintage. The name, chosen by Marli Middleton, is a French term for three notes played together, a nod to the three varieties in the bottle. The estate itself was founded in 1971 by Dr John Middleton at Lilydale in the Yarra Valley.
The 2021 blend is 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon and 10% Muscadelle. Each variety is picked at its own optimum ripeness and fermented separately, with the Sauvignon Blanc spending eleven months in seasoned puncheons and the Semillon and Muscadelle in older French barriques. Lees stirring adds texture, and no new oak is deliberately used.
The result is restrained and tightly structured, with stone fruit, citrus and floral notes, a chalky texture and a long, persistent finish. Sauvignon Blanc brings mid palate depth, Semillon drive and freshness, and Muscadelle a lifted floral edge, making this a white built to age gracefully over many years.
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