A Minima rouge AOC 2022

Wine description for A Minima rouge AOC 2022 by Trapet Père & Fils

Colour & Appearance

Intense, dense purple-red with an almost black core. The wine presents itself with slight cloudiness – an authentic sign of unadorned, natural winemaking, as one has come to expect from Trapet.

Nose

Impressively multi-layered and of remarkable depth. The nose opens with juicy-fresh black cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, underpinned by crisp red apple. With air contact, a fascinating complexity unfolds: peony and violet join mushroom, cinnamon and liquorice. With prolonged aeration, leather and dark chocolate also emerge – an aromatic range that goes far beyond a simple entry-level wine.

Palate

On the palate, the A Minima reveals its true potential: juicy red and dark fruit meets pronounced minerality, fine salinity and spicy notes. The balance between fruit fullness and earthy structure is masterfully achieved. Lively freshness and invigorating drinkability characterise this Burgundian everyday wine, which offers considerably more than its modest name might suggest.

Finish

Medium length with lingering fruit and mineral precision. The spicy notes fade and leave a refreshing, slightly saline impression.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from Burgundy, this wine combines the expertise of one of the region’s most renowned biodynamic estates. The Trapet family manages their vineyards according to the strictest ecological principles.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual but successful blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. The combination unites the elegance and structure of Pinot with the fruitiness and freshness of Gamay – a typically Burgundian approach to an accessible everyday wine.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Made for hearty home cooking: Coq au Vin, Bœuf Bourguignon, braised beef cheeks or mushroom ragout. Excellent also with aged Comté, Époisses or other pungent cheeses. The earthy component harmonises perfectly with root vegetables and lentil dishes.

Special Features

An authentic entry-level wine from a Grand Cru estate, demonstrating that even the base cuvée from Trapet Père & Fils is vinified with care and passion. Remarkably complex for this price point.