Domaine Trapet is one of the most dynamic estates in Burgundy, having changed much of its viticulture over the past several years. Around 20% of its vineyards are now echelas (single-post) trained, and the rest have moved to higher trellising, taking the parcels into a new environment for Gevrey-Chambertin’s famous grapes.
The wines were already on a path of organic change, where they show a delicacy and refinement that is unusual for the Gevrey appellation.
Now we have the 2022s in the glass, and we can see how the things are unfolding.
Three generations in play
Domaine Trapet’s dynamic change in recent years comes as Jean-Louis Trapet brings his sons to the forefront of the Gevrey-based estate. For my tasting of the ’22s, Pierre Trapet was in charge, and this was my first introduction to this lively young man.
Jean-Louis and Louis Trapet
(Sorry, I don´t have a picture of Pierre Trapet, who is running the Alsace estate.)
The estate is in a continual process of evolution, with the family taking big steps. Jean-Louis’ two sons are ready to take giant leaps, and this is fascinating to witness.
Jean-Louis and his father
Tasting notes from November 15
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