Visit to Domaine Trapet – Tasting the 2021s

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 for Gevrey-Chambertin’s famous grapes.

The 2021 vintage is in many ways an in-between year, as it was a year in which a lot of changes were implemented. That said, it will be necessary to look at 2022 to see the effects unfolding.

The wines had already embarked on a path of organic change, where they show a delicacy and refinement that is unusual for the Gevrey appellation.

I will follow up with an in-detail article that examines in depth the Trapet changes.

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 ’21s, Louis was in charge, and this was my first introduction to this lively young man (who looks at lot like his dad; see below).

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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.

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Tasting notes from November 23

Domaine Trapet A Minima 2021

The A Minima Passetoutgrain is 50/50 gamay and pinot noir, grown in the Grands Champs vineyard below the route departementale south of Gevrey. This is a true vin de soif chez Trapet, and the 2021 is a different version after the rich 2018 and 2019. It certainly refreshes the palate with its vividness.

(Drink from 2023) – Good+ (87p) – Tasted 23/11/2022 –

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Domaine Trapet Bourgogne Rouge 2021

The Bourgogne Rouge is, as usual, a bit tighter and less expressive than the A Minima. A vivid, lively wine in 2021, it’s light-footed, delicate, and not as dense as in the previous years. Just a good vin de soif, and nothing more!

(Drink from 2023) – Good+ (87p) – Tasted 23/11/2022 –

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