Gevrey-Chambertin „Alea“ 1er Cru 2010

Wine Description for Gevrey-Chambertin „Alea“ 1er Cru 2010 by Trapet Père & Fils

Character

The Gevrey-Chambertin „Alea“ 1er Cru 2010 by Trapet Père & Fils embodies what the great Burgundies have been revered for over centuries: the unmistakable connection of place, craftsmanship and time. With a moderate alcohol content of 12.5% vol. and dry vinification, this wine displays the classical restraint and precision that characterises the estate – a wine that speaks not loudly, but profoundly.

Terroir & Origin

Gevrey-Chambertin is considered one of the most significant appellations of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy – a commune whose Premier and Grand Cru vineyard sites form the foundation of the Burgundian myth. The 2010 vintage is rightly regarded in Burgundy as exceptional: a cool, long summer followed by a radiant autumn bestowed wines of remarkable structure, freshness and depth – qualities that promise this wine an exciting development in the cellar.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Trapet Père & Fils is among the most traditional estates of Gevrey-Chambertin and has been farming according to biodynamic principles for years – a commitment to soil integrity and authentic expression. Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s sole red grape variety, displays particular expressiveness in this appellation: silky in texture, complex in its aromatics, with the serious, almost muscular structure typical of Gevrey that distinguishes it from the more delicate wines of the Côte de Nuits. Ageing in wooden casks – as is customary in Burgundy – lends the wine depth without masking its varietal character.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this origin and vintage demands worthy companions: wild duck with cherry sauce, braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs or a classic Bœuf Bourguignon would be ideal partners. The combination with aged Comté or Époisses is equally recommended – cheese classics that complement the depth of this Burgundy most beautifully.