2018 Domaine Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2055 |
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According to specialists, one of the 100 most beautiful wines in the world and the Domaine Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru is the best-known Grand Cru parcel of Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine Trapet has more than 1.90 hectares of vines, the oldest plantings of which date from 1919. The wine has received a special mention of 20/20 in the Revue des Vins de France and therefore has a grand, evocative name. Chambertin was once the wine of the court of the royal families and even today this impressive wine is spoken with awe.
The Domaine Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru is vinified without destemming the grapes. The Trapet's 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru unfolds beautifully in the glass with a profound bouquet of cassis, cherries and red berries, mixed with notes of dark chocolate, rose petals, licorice and exotic spices. Full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it is effortless and complete, with an ample chassis of exquisitely fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity, ending with a long and penetrating finish. This is a stunning Chambertin in the making—and an unspeakably elegant one at that.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Gevrey-Chambertin |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Trapet |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (95-97)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
Vinified without any destemming, Trapet's 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru is showing superbly, unfurling in the glass with a profound bouquet of cassis, cherries and red berries mingled with notes of dark chocolate, rose petals, licorice and exotic spices. Full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it's effortless and complete, with an ample chassis of exquisitely fine, powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. This is a stunning Chambertin in the making—and an ineffably elegant one at that.
The 2018 vintage has turned out brilliantly at this Gevrey-Chambertin benchmark, an estate that seems to go from strength to strength. Jean-Louis Trapet began picking on September 5 and retained a considerable proportion of whole clusters for vinification, reporting alcohol levels for the most part between 13% and 13.5%. Yields, he told me, were limited by the domaine's high percentage of old vines. Deep, concentrated and exquisitely elegant, this is a remarkably consistent range in both style and quality, and while they bear the imprint of the vintage, they're not dominated by it. Everything reviewed here comes warmly recommended.
Published: Feb 13, 2020
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2027 - 2060
From: Dealing with the New Paradigm: Burgundy 2018 (Nov 2022)
The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru is initially understated on the nose, unfolding with brambly red fruit, undergrowth and just a light touch of morels. Very succinct with a kind of broody intensity - but maybe a touch of Brettanomyces? The palate is well balanced with a note of sour cherry and wild strawberry on the entry. Fine precision, moderate depth, though it is not the most profound Chambertin this year. Lovely edginess on the elegant finish, give this 4-5 years in bottle. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
- By Neal Martin on November 2022
96
Drinking Window
2023 - 2050
From: La Lumière Noire: 2019 Burgundy - Côte de Nuits (Dec 2020)
The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru clearly has the most complexity and amplitude on the nose, featuring blackberry, briar, raspberry and crushed stone aromas; this feels complete and very harmonious. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a fine bead of acidity, superb structure and wonderful salinity and cohesion on the persistent finish. Très Chambertin et très bon.
- By Neal Martin on October 2020
Brothers Nicolas and David Rossignol guided me through their 2019s and a handful of bottled of 2018s when I visited their winery in Gevrey-Chambertin opposite Denis Bachelet. “There was less vine stress than last year thanks to the clayey soils,” David Rossignol explained. “I started the harvest on 17 September and finished on 24 September. The harvest was smaller than 2018 but normal, around 40 to 42hl/ha. There was good ripeness and we used around 50% whole bunches across the range, without crushing the berries. Alcohol levels are around 13.8° to 13.9°.”
The Rossignol-Trapet wines tend to be a little lighter than others. The Rossignol brothers often use the word “infusion” when it comes to the skin maceration. They are not seeking density or power, rather terroir expression, which is why they use the same level of whole bunches in every cru. That can be a noble exercise in terms of taking the winemaker’s decision out of the equation when comparing vineyards, though it risks adding a disproportionate amount of stems, either too much or too little. I do not find that they had that problem in 2019 – no cuvée felt excessively green. Their best 2019 is their sublime Chapelle-Chambertin that pips the Chambertin, whereas their Latricières missed a bit of density. That might develop during the remainder of its barrel maturation so let’s see how it shows next year. In any case, there are wines worthy of investigation at Premier and Village level, yet another great Gevrey Petite Chapelle and a very fine Corbeaux.
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Domaine Trapet was founded in 1870 and is now six generations strong. This family business owns more than 18.5 hectares of vineyards, mainly located in the prestigious regions of Gevrey-Chambertin and Marsannay. Recently, another 2.10 hectares of vineyards in the Côte de Beaune have been added. The estate has four hectares on three of the nine Grand Cru plots in Gevrey-Chambertin: Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and Latricières-Chambertin.
Today, the estate is run by Jean-Louis Trapet, a winemaker who speaks almost philosophically about his wines. At the end of the 90s, Jean-Louis decided to experiment with biodynamic viticulture, a choice that has influenced the entire estate since 1997. This approach eventually resulted in certifications from Biodyvin and Demeter. For Jean-Louis Trapet, biodynamic viticulture is both a response to current climate change and a way of living his philosophy: to "accompany, but never force" the grapes.
Trapet's wines are known for their accessibility and distinct character. They are complex and sophisticated, with an admirably long finish. The balance between fruit, minerality, fresh acidity and soft tannins is unforgettable. Trapet succeeds in letting the terroir speak, with each wine telling its own story.
According to specialists, one of the 100 most beautiful wines in the world and the Domaine Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru is the best-known Grand Cru parcel of Gevrey-Chambertin. Domaine Trapet has more than 1.90 hectares of vines, the oldest plantings of which date from 1919. The wine has received a special mention of 20/20 in the Revue des Vins de France and therefore has a grand, evocative name. Chambertin was once the wine of the court of the royal families and even today this impressive wine is spoken with awe.
The Domaine Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru is vinified without destemming the grapes. The Trapet's 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru unfolds beautifully in the glass with a profound bouquet of cassis, cherries and red berries, mixed with notes of dark chocolate, rose petals, licorice and exotic spices. Full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it is effortless and complete, with an ample chassis of exquisitely fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity, ending with a long and penetrating finish. This is a stunning Chambertin in the making—and an unspeakably elegant one at that.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Gevrey-Chambertin |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Trapet |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2055 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (95-97)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
Vinified without any destemming, Trapet's 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru is showing superbly, unfurling in the glass with a profound bouquet of cassis, cherries and red berries mingled with notes of dark chocolate, rose petals, licorice and exotic spices. Full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it's effortless and complete, with an ample chassis of exquisitely fine, powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. This is a stunning Chambertin in the making—and an ineffably elegant one at that.
The 2018 vintage has turned out brilliantly at this Gevrey-Chambertin benchmark, an estate that seems to go from strength to strength. Jean-Louis Trapet began picking on September 5 and retained a considerable proportion of whole clusters for vinification, reporting alcohol levels for the most part between 13% and 13.5%. Yields, he told me, were limited by the domaine's high percentage of old vines. Deep, concentrated and exquisitely elegant, this is a remarkably consistent range in both style and quality, and while they bear the imprint of the vintage, they're not dominated by it. Everything reviewed here comes warmly recommended.
Published: Feb 13, 2020
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2027 - 2060
From: Dealing with the New Paradigm: Burgundy 2018 (Nov 2022)
The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru is initially understated on the nose, unfolding with brambly red fruit, undergrowth and just a light touch of morels. Very succinct with a kind of broody intensity - but maybe a touch of Brettanomyces? The palate is well balanced with a note of sour cherry and wild strawberry on the entry. Fine precision, moderate depth, though it is not the most profound Chambertin this year. Lovely edginess on the elegant finish, give this 4-5 years in bottle. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.
- By Neal Martin on November 2022
96
Drinking Window
2023 - 2050
From: La Lumière Noire: 2019 Burgundy - Côte de Nuits (Dec 2020)
The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru clearly has the most complexity and amplitude on the nose, featuring blackberry, briar, raspberry and crushed stone aromas; this feels complete and very harmonious. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a fine bead of acidity, superb structure and wonderful salinity and cohesion on the persistent finish. Très Chambertin et très bon.
- By Neal Martin on October 2020
Brothers Nicolas and David Rossignol guided me through their 2019s and a handful of bottled of 2018s when I visited their winery in Gevrey-Chambertin opposite Denis Bachelet. “There was less vine stress than last year thanks to the clayey soils,” David Rossignol explained. “I started the harvest on 17 September and finished on 24 September. The harvest was smaller than 2018 but normal, around 40 to 42hl/ha. There was good ripeness and we used around 50% whole bunches across the range, without crushing the berries. Alcohol levels are around 13.8° to 13.9°.”
The Rossignol-Trapet wines tend to be a little lighter than others. The Rossignol brothers often use the word “infusion” when it comes to the skin maceration. They are not seeking density or power, rather terroir expression, which is why they use the same level of whole bunches in every cru. That can be a noble exercise in terms of taking the winemaker’s decision out of the equation when comparing vineyards, though it risks adding a disproportionate amount of stems, either too much or too little. I do not find that they had that problem in 2019 – no cuvée felt excessively green. Their best 2019 is their sublime Chapelle-Chambertin that pips the Chambertin, whereas their Latricières missed a bit of density. That might develop during the remainder of its barrel maturation so let’s see how it shows next year. In any case, there are wines worthy of investigation at Premier and Village level, yet another great Gevrey Petite Chapelle and a very fine Corbeaux.
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Domaine Trapet was founded in 1870 and is now six generations strong. This family business owns more than 18.5 hectares of vineyards, mainly located in the prestigious regions of Gevrey-Chambertin and Marsannay. Recently, another 2.10 hectares of vineyards in the Côte de Beaune have been added. The estate has four hectares on three of the nine Grand Cru plots in Gevrey-Chambertin: Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and Latricières-Chambertin.
Today, the estate is run by Jean-Louis Trapet, a winemaker who speaks almost philosophically about his wines. At the end of the 90s, Jean-Louis decided to experiment with biodynamic viticulture, a choice that has influenced the entire estate since 1997. This approach eventually resulted in certifications from Biodyvin and Demeter. For Jean-Louis Trapet, biodynamic viticulture is both a response to current climate change and a way of living his philosophy: to "accompany, but never force" the grapes.
Trapet's wines are known for their accessibility and distinct character. They are complex and sophisticated, with an admirably long finish. The balance between fruit, minerality, fresh acidity and soft tannins is unforgettable. Trapet succeeds in letting the terroir speak, with each wine telling its own story.