Chambertin Grand Cru 2021

Wine Description for Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 by Trapet Père & Fils

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, medium ruby red with brilliant clarity and a hint of garnet reflections at the rim – classic for a young Grand Cru from Gevrey-Chambertin. The viscosity suggests concentration and elegance in equal measure.

Nose

The 2021 Chambertin from Trapet opens with ripe cherry and raspberry, underpinned by rose petals and a fine minerality reminiscent of wet limestone. With air, nuances of undergrowth, truffle and subtle spice emerge – cinnamon and clove. The biodynamic viticulture reveals itself in the purity and precision of the aromatics.

Palate

On the palate, the full class of this terroir unfolds: silky texture with fine-grained, perfectly integrated tannins. The red fruit is carried by a vibrant acidity structure that gives the wine tension and length. Despite the 13% alcohol, the Chambertin never feels heavy, but retains its Burgundian finesse. Layers of cherry, earth and spices unfold progressively.

Finish

Remarkably long and precise. The mineral component dominates the finale, accompanied by fine fruitiness and a hint of smoke. A wine with decades ahead of it.

Terroir & Origin

Le Chambertin, king of the Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, sits on calcareous subsoil with iron-rich marl. Trapet’s parcels benefit from optimal south-east exposure and old vines that have been in family ownership since 1919. The 2021 vintage is considered cool and classical – ideal for Pinot Noir.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir from biodynamically farmed vineyards (since the mid-1990s). Jean-Louis Trapet works with minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation and moderate oak ageing to preserve terroir authenticity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This Grand Cru demands appropriate cuisine: game birds, venison loin with lingonberries, Coq au Vin or aged Époisses. Also a revelation with duck breast with cherry sauce.

Special Features

Flagship wine of one of the most renowned estates in Gevrey-Chambertin. Biodynamically certified. Enormous ageing potential of 20-30 years. A wine that captures the soul of the Chambertin terroir – „sense of place“ in its finest form.