In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, spice, rose, earth

Palate: black fruit, mineral, graphite, truffle

Biodynamic Chambertin of finesse and energy, with dark berry, spice and a saline, mineral lift.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

History

Trapet's old-vine Chambertin is farmed biodynamically by Jean-Louis Trapet.

  1. 1870 — Domaine established in Gevrey
  2. 1997 — Estate converted to biodynamics

Facts

Producer
Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 to 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 500 to 1100 at retail
Drinking window
12-35 from vintage
First vintage
1870

Scores

  • Vinous 95 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price collector still red
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