Gevrey-Chambertin „Clos Prieur“ 1er Cru 2014

Wine Description for Gevrey-Chambertin „Clos Prieur“ 1er Cru 2014 by Trapet Père & Fils

Character

The Gevrey-Chambertin „Clos Prieur“ 1er Cru 2014 by Trapet Père & Fils embodies that quiet greatness which characterises Burgundy at its finest. With a moderate alcohol content of 12.5% Vol. and dry finish, this wine displays the classical restraint of a vintage that places elegance above opulence – a wine that does not shout, but speaks.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Prieur lies at the northern edge of the Premier Cru vineyard site of Gevrey-Chambertin, the most significant wine commune of the Côte de Nuits. The soils of calcareous clay and marl on the characteristic bedrock of the Côte d’Or lend this wine its mineral tension and structural depth. The 2014 vintage is regarded in Burgundy as exceptionally successful: a cool, long autumn enabled slow, even ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes and resulted in wines with precise acidity, freshness and ageing potential.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Trapet Père & Fils ranks amongst the most traditional and respected domaines of Gevrey-Chambertin, committed to biodynamic viticulture for decades. This philosophy of non-intervention – the conviction that wine should allow its place to speak – is reflected in the careful vinification. Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s sole red grape variety, unfolds here in its typical complexity: silky texture, vibrant acidity and an aromatics that oscillates between red fruit, earth and floral notes. Ageing in Burgundy barrels serves integration, not dominance.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The elegant structure and fine tannins of this wine make it the ideal companion to classic Burgundian cuisine. Recommended pairings include Boeuf Bourguignon, braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs or Coq au Vin. Aged Époisses or Comté also harmonise beautifully with the depth and freshness of this Premier Cru.