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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Trapet and Chambertin - two words that for 100 years have been closely linked together by the Trapet family's important ownership of vines in this mighty grand cru. Arthur Trapet decided to buy his first plot of Chambertin in May 1919, and this holding was later expanded to become the …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Jean Trapet Chambertin
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 …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2022s
Domaine Trapet is one of the most dynamic estates in Burgundy, having changed most of its viticultural practices over the past several years. Around 20% of its vineyards are now echelas (single-post) trained, and the rest have changed to higher trellising, moving the parcels into a new environment …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2021s
I shouldn't. I really shouldn't. We all do it - and perhaps should do it more! Summer wines are casual, and for drinking with no remorse: Taste and drink with pleasure and joy rather than thinking of value and future potential. Wines should be there to enjoy without consideration or financial …
[Read more...] about Domaine Trapet Latricieres-Chambertin 2018
Domaine Trapet is a place of dynamic change in recent years as Jean-Loius Trapet brings his sons to the forefront of the Gevrey-based estate. Jean-Louis is still a young man (the same age as your correspondent), and while he has never been afraid of change, the move to organic viticulture …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Trapet – tasting the 2019s
