In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, herb, spice, earth
Palate: dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk
A cooler, more savoury grand cru, with red and black fruit, herbs and a mineral, lacy finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Coq au vin, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Latricieres sits just south of Chambertin and gives Trapet a cooler, more savoury grand cru.
- 1870 — Domaine established
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 250 to 550 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1870
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru
What does Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, herb, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A cooler, more savoury grand cru, with red and black fruit, herbs and a mineral, lacy finish.
When should I drink Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au vin and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).