In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, rose
Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk
An old-vine village cuvee with concentration above its rank: dark fruit, spice and savoury depth.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
How to serve Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Boeuf bourguignon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ostrea is Trapet's old-vine village Gevrey selection, named for the fossil-rich limestone soils.
- 1996 — First Ostrea bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 120 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Scores
- Burghound 90 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea
What does Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. An old-vine village cuvee with concentration above its rank: dark fruit, spice and savoury depth.
When should I drink Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea?
Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Pate en croute lyonnais. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).