Gevrey-Chambertin „Capita“ 1er Cru 2017

Wine Description for Gevrey-Chambertin „Capita“ 1er Cru 2017 by Trapet Père & Fils

Character

A Premier Cru from the heart of Burgundy, embodying the unmistakable depth and seriousness of Gevrey-Chambertin. The estate Trapet Père & Fils ranks among the most reliable addresses of this renowned appellation – farmed biodynamically, with a clear commitment to artisanal care and the primacy of terroir over any intervention. The 2017 vintage produced ripe, concentrated wines in Burgundy with natural freshness – a year that unites elegance and substance in gratifying balance.

Terroir & Origin

Gevrey-Chambertin is the northernmost of the great villages of the Côte de Nuits and renowned for wines of particular structure and profundity. The soils are characterised by calcareous marl and limestone, which lends the wines their distinctive mineral tension. The vineyard site „Capita“ reflects this provenance with the precision that only a Premier Cru can offer – nestled in a landscape whose history remains palpable in the glass.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir is here in its native territory: a grape variety that speaks nowhere in the world as unmistakably as on the Côte d’Or. Trapet vinifies with the greatest possible respect for the fruit and the soil – biodynamic viticulture, gentle pressing and a measured use of new oak characterise the house style. The result is wines that do not regard power and finesse as opposites, but as two sides of the same truth.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this provenance and maturity calls for dishes with depth and dignity: Coq au Vin, braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs or a classic Bœuf Bourguignon are natural companions. Equally recommended: mature Burgundy cheese such as Époisses or Comté – pairings that complete the cultural context of this wine.