2018 Domaine Trapet Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2018 Domaine Trapet Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from one of Burgundy’s most celebrated Grand Cru sites, a vineyard long associated with refinement, prestige, and remarkable finesse. Sourced entirely from the lieu-dit En la Chapelle, it combines historical significance with the pedigree of a producer known for crafting deeply expressive Pinot Noir of exceptional class.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a poised, elegant profile with impressive depth and layered complexity. The nose opens with cassis, plum, dark chocolate, and alluring spice, framed by a subtle touch of new oak. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, structured yet graceful, with vibrant fruit centered around polished, chalky tannins. Its balance and concentration suggest excellent aging potential, with the capacity to develop beautifully over 10 to 20 years. The wine’s style is notably refined for a Grand Cru, offering more delicacy than power without sacrificing presence. Expect nuances of red cherry, floral lift, and mineral precision to emerge further with bottle age.

Production
This wine comes from more than 1.90 hectares of vines in Chapelle-Chambertin, including older plantings dating back to 1919, giving the cuvée both depth and complexity. The vineyard’s terroir is rooted in one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s most revered Grand Cru holdings, where limestone-driven soils help shape the wine’s fine structure and tension. The 2018 vintage was vinified to preserve purity, elegance, and site expression, with oak used to support rather than dominate the fruit.

Food & Serving
This is a superb match for dishes that complement its elegance and complexity, such as roasted duck, pigeon, game bird, beef tenderloin, or mushroom-based cuisine. It also works beautifully with truffle dishes and aged cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the aromatics and texture to fully unfold.

Producer
Domaine Trapet is one of Burgundy’s most respected estates, known for its meticulous vineyard work and its long-standing commitment to expressing terroir with clarity and precision. In Gevrey-Chambertin especially, the domaine holds an important place thanks to its historic parcels and its reputation for producing wines of depth, harmony, and longevity. Its Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin wines have earned particular acclaim, including top recognition from leading French wine critics.

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