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Domaine Trapet
Gevrey Chambertin 1er CruHK$ 2,266.79
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Domaine Trapet
Gevrey Chambertin 1er CruHK$ 2,164.06
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For nearly two hundred years, the Trapet name has been associated with some of the most exciting plots in Gevrey Chambertin. Not as a mark imposed on the landscape, but as a patient presence, passed down from generation to generation. At Domaine Trapet, the family history is not preserved intact: it is nurtured, questioned and carried forward with every harvest.
The family began building its wine-growing heritage in the 19th century, gradually acquiring vineyards such as En Dérée, Petite Chapelle, Clos Prieur, Latricières-Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and, finally, Chambertin. Each plot was acquired through hard work, intuition and a steadfast belief in the greatness of these terroirs. Today, with Pierre and Louis having joined the family venture, the story continues without losing its guiding thread: understanding the land before attempting to explain it.
Delicacy as a form of greatness
Domaine Trapet cultivates 18.5 hectares across Gevrey Chambertin, Marsannay and the Côte de Beaune. Among these, four hectares of grands crus stand out, spread across Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and Latricières-Chambertin – three names that place the estate amongst the great custodians of the Côte de Nuits.
But its greatness is not measured solely by the hierarchy of its vineyards. It is recognised, above all, in the way they are approached. Here, strength never needs to raise its voice. The family speaks of delicacy as a guiding principle: accompanying the grape, not forcing it. In the cellar, the bunches are carefully selected, the crushing is gentle and the wine is moved by gravity. Everything is designed to preserve what the vineyard has built up over the course of the year.
Chambertin offers breadth, depth and a serene authority. Latricières-Chambertin is firmer, more mineral and vibrant, imbued with an underlying energy. Chapelle-Chambertin brings sensuality, a silky texture and an extraordinary enveloping quality. Together, they form a tapestry of nuances where power and elegance never compete.
Biodynamics as a consequence, not a banner
Trapet phased out herbicides in 1992 and began its first trials in biodynamic viticulture in 1995. Since 1997, the entire estate has been working according to this approach. Not as a marketing ploy or a dogma, but as a way of restoring vitality to the vineyard and refining observation.
Experimentation is constant: the estate’s own Pinot Noir selections, whole-bunch vinification, different training systems and decisions tailored to each plot and vintage. At Trapet, tradition does not mean repetition, but rather preserving the ability to listen.
In the cellar, restraint and precision prevail. Domaine Trapet’s Burgundy wines are deep without being heavy, fragrant without being exuberant, and structured without being harsh. To drink Trapet is to experience Burgundy at its most intimate: to discover that Gevrey Chambertin can be powerful without losing its tenderness, and that a great wine need not impose itself to be unforgettable.--
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Buy Wine from Domaine Trapet
For nearly two hundred years, the Trapet name has been associated with some of the most exciting plots in Gevrey Chambertin. Not as a mark imposed on the landscape, but as a patient presence, passed down from generation to generation. At Domaine Trapet, the family history is not preserved intact: it is nurtured, questioned and carried forward with every harvest.
The family began building its wine-growing heritage in the 19th century, gradually acquiring vineyards such as En Dérée, Petite Chapelle, Clos Prieur, Latricières-Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and, finally, Chambertin. Each plot was acquired through hard work, intuition and a steadfast belief in the greatness of these terroirs. Today, with Pierre and Louis having joined the family venture, the story continues without losing its guiding thread: understanding the land before attempting to explain it.
Delicacy as a form of greatness
Domaine Trapet cultivates 18.5 hectares across Gevrey Chambertin, Marsannay and the Côte de Beaune. Among these, four hectares of grands crus stand out, spread across Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and Latricières-Chambertin – three names that place the estate amongst the great custodians of the Côte de Nuits.
But its greatness is not measured solely by the hierarchy of its vineyards. It is recognised, above all, in the way they are approached. Here, strength never needs to raise its voice. The family speaks of delicacy as a guiding principle: accompanying the grape, not forcing it. In the cellar, the bunches are carefully selected, the crushing is gentle and the wine is moved by gravity. Everything is designed to preserve what the vineyard has built up over the course of the year.
Chambertin offers breadth, depth and a serene authority. Latricières-Chambertin is firmer, more mineral and vibrant, imbued with an underlying energy. Chapelle-Chambertin brings sensuality, a silky texture and an extraordinary enveloping quality. Together, they form a tapestry of nuances where power and elegance never compete.
Biodynamics as a consequence, not a banner
Trapet phased out herbicides in 1992 and began its first trials in biodynamic viticulture in 1995. Since 1997, the entire estate has been working according to this approach. Not as a marketing ploy or a dogma, but as a way of restoring vitality to the vineyard and refining observation.
Experimentation is constant: the estate’s own Pinot Noir selections, whole-bunch vinification, different training systems and decisions tailored to each plot and vintage. At Trapet, tradition does not mean repetition, but rather preserving the ability to listen.
In the cellar, restraint and precision prevail. Domaine Trapet’s Burgundy wines are deep without being heavy, fragrant without being exuberant, and structured without being harsh. To drink Trapet is to experience Burgundy at its most intimate: to discover that Gevrey Chambertin can be powerful without losing its tenderness, and that a great wine need not impose itself to be unforgettable.--