Domaine Trapet Père et Fils : Chambertin Grand cru 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Chambertin Grand Cru 2023 from Domaine Trapet Père et Fils

Tasting

Colour
This red wine reveals a deep, luminous ruby hue with violet highlights, while retaining remarkable clarity.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is particularly complex, blending scents of perfectly ripe black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant with subtle floral notes reminiscent of violet and rose. Delicate hints of spice intertwine with nuances of undergrowth.

Palate
The palate offers a silky texture and multidimensional breadth. The fruit is expressed with precision, supported by an exceptionally fine tannic structure and vibrant freshness. The experience ends on a lingering finish marked by a noble minerality.

Food and wine pairing

This great red wine will pair beautifully with fine gastronomic dishes, such as braised beef shoulder served with truffled potatoes or wild duck enhanced by a cherry sauce. It will also make a brilliant match for characterful cheeses such as Comté or Époisses.

Serving and ageing

Thanks to its refined structure and perfect balance, this 2023 vintage has exceptional ageing potential, allowing it to evolve majestically in the cellar over several decades.

The elegance and depth of a great Burgundy Grand Cru

The estate

The family's winemaking history began in 1859, but Domaine Trapet Père et Fils was truly founded in 1919 with the acquisition of its first Grand Cru plots. Located in Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of Burgundy in France, this prestigious estate is now run by Jean-Louis Trapet, together with his wife Andrée and their sons Pierre and Louis. A pioneer of biodynamics since 1995, the domaine covers around 19 hectares. It is renowned worldwide for wines that combine power and finesse, reflecting the complexity of its exceptional terroirs with great purity.

The vineyard

Often regarded as the king of Burgundies, the Chambertin terroir lies on deep marl and limestone soils rich in clay. Here, the estate farms 1.90 hectares divided into three plots, the oldest vines of which were planted in 1919. These century-old roots allow the vines to draw on the full mineral richness of the subsoil. The entire vineyard is Demeter-certified and farmed biodynamically, an approach that fosters the vitality of the soil and the resilience of the vines.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage was marked by particularly hot weather conditions in Burgundy, leading to a rapid growing cycle and early ripening of the berries. These demanding conditions called for constant vigilance and great precision in determining the ideal harvest date.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand. Extractions are carried out gently to preserve the brightness of the fruit. Ageing is then conducted with great care, limiting the influence of new oak and favouring larger vessels to ensure the transparency of the terroir.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir