Domaine Trapet, one of the true pioneers of biodynamic viticulture, is now taking a giant leap by completely changing its pruning system and canopy management in order to cope with global warming. While Domaine Leroy is mainly using higher trellising, Jean-Louis Trapet and his sons Pierre and …
Latriciere Chambertin
Tasting the 2019s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Expectations - divine expectations! Charles Lachaux is making some giant quality leaps, possibly even surpassing many of the current top-end domaines in Burgundy. His progress is that notable, made through hard work and dedication, and by making some very rapid, important changes in viticulture …
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Trapet Latricières-Chambertin
While Chambertin is certainly the top wine of Domaine Trapet's range, its Latricières-Chambertin also has a special place in my Burgundy-loving heart. Latricières is perhaps the most accommodating of the grands crus to rising summer temperatures. Still, it does need both patience and plenty of …
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Visit to Domaine Trapet – tasting the 2018s from cask
I have been following the progress at Domaine Trapet for years. When I tasted the 2010s I got really excited, and was thrilled by the airy lightness of the wines' character. (This is how I normally start an article...) But these are not normal times. Global warming, Covid-19 - the world …
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Visit to Domaine Duroché – tasting the 2019s from cask
The 2019 vintage was a tremendous success for Pierre Duroché. Not many growers timed the harvest better. The result is vivid, fresh, and lively 2019s, from the entry-level wines to the Clos de Beze and Griotte-Chambertin. They are hedonistic treasures all the way, and real treats! Pierre …
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