Visit to Domaine Trapet – tasting the 2019s

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 followed by the implementation of biodynamics – and the double certification – was certainly a revolutionary move at the time.

And looking at the Trapet vineyards this spring, one notes that the revolutionary tendencies have not diminished, although it’s now the Trapet sons Pierre and Louis who are driving the process at Domaine Trapet, while trying to mitigate the effects of global warming.

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Last year saw experiments in the domaine’s back yard. This spring there are full-scale changes in the vineyards (see more in this separate article, where the progress of Jean-Louis, Pierre, and Louis, are explained in detail).

Truly and deeply biodynamic

Let’s start with biodynamism. Jean-Louis Trapet is one of the most dedicated biodynamic winemakers in the region, and measured by certificates, he heads the most bio-committed estate in Burgundy. The estate holds both the Demeter and Biodyvin biodynamic certifications, as well an Agriculture Biologique (organic) certification which is the basis for Biodyvin.

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The estate has been working biodynamically since 1996 and was certified in 2009. Twenty-five years of knowledge has been accumulated at this estate, giving Jean-Louis great insight into the practice.

The estate is, as we speak, in a dynamic process, with the family taking big steps. His two sons are ready to take giant leaps, and this is fascinating to witness.

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But enough talk. Some tasting notes are called for!

Tasting notes from February 10

Domaine Trapet A Minima 2019

The A Minima Passetoutgrain is 50/50 gamay and pinot noir, grown in the Grands Champs vineyard located below the road south of Gevrey. This is true vin de soif chez Trapet – more so in 2019 than the robust 2018. The ’19 lends itself to enjoyment like no other big vintage; it’s vivid, with a zappy kick and the freshness of the vintage. I really enjoy this wine. Open the bars and restaurants soon, please!

(Drink from 2021) – Good+ (87p) – Tasted 10/02/2021 –

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Domaine Trapet Bourgogne Rouge 2019

The Bourgogne Rouge is a bit tighter and less expressive than the A Minima. It is vivid and lively, with a nice proportion of whole-cluster grapes. It has generous, lacy, sweet fruit on the mid-palate, full of red berries. There is a lot to like here. A vin de soif – what a joy.

(Drink from 2021) – Good+ (87p) – Tasted 10/02/2021 –

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