Domaine Trapet, Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1989

The 1989 Chambertin Vieilles Vignes from Trapet is perfectly mature and simply delightful. The nose is very floral and expressive with a lovely fully mature red fruit, oriental spices … sous-bois, cherries, curry and violets. On the palate vibrant and juicy medium weight fruit. Not a big and weighty wine like the Dujac Bonnes Mares 89 it was tasted with … but a quite delicate and refined wine – especially considering the vintage. Really showing the greatness of the mighty Chambertin terroir. A treat to taste this mature Chambertin … this is why I love Burgundy – delicasy rather than power.

(Drink from now) – Very Fine+ – (94p) – Tasted 03/10/2015

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Trapet Latricieres-Chambertin 2018 September 5, 2021
• Domaine Trapet, Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1989 October 14, 2015
• Domaine Trapet, Latricieres Chambertin 2012 January 18, 2015
• Domaine Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin 2012 January 17, 2015
• Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils, Latriciere Chambertin 1991 November 6, 2013
• Domaine Trapet, Gevrey Chambertin Petit Chapelle 2004 June 17, 2012

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