Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Ostrea AOC 2022

Wine Description for Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Ostrea AOC 2022 by Trapet Père & Fils

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red with delicate violet reflections – youthful, clear and of enchanting brilliance.

Nose

A textbook example of contemporary Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Generous and accessible, yet of surprising depth. Wild raspberries and sour cherry unfold with character and almost weightless elegance. The herbal notes are remarkable: parsley, rosemary and chervil add freshness accents that make the wine tremendously invigorating. These are joined by black pepper and juniper. Those with patience will be rewarded with an earthy facet – wet limestone and cold smoke reveal themselves only to the attentive taster.

Palate

Magnetic and gripping. The intense fruit competes with a structured, vibrant acidity – a fascinating interplay that lingers for minutes. Yet the wine remains silky, clean and mineral. Origin, style and vintage combine into a perfectly balanced whole. The earthy component lends it depth and spice that radiates far beyond the glass. Taut, extended on the palate, of impressive complexity.

Finish

Long, multifaceted and ever-changing. The aftertaste takes its time and delights with its transformative character – a wine that sculpts its own monument.

Terroir & Origin

The Cuvée Ostrea from Trapet Père & Fils is a reliable cornerstone in the portfolio of this renowned house from Gevrey-Chambertin. The limestone subsoil of the region distinctly shapes the wine and lends it its characteristic minerality and depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Pinot Noir, perfectly balanced at 13% alcohol. The ageing follows the philosophy of modern Burgundian winemaking – with respect for fruit and origin, without heavy-handed oak.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Roasted duck breast with cherry sauce, Coq au Vin, veal medallions with morels, Bresse chicken with herbs, aged Comté or Époisses. Also a revelation with tuna tataki or truffle mushroom dishes.

Special Characteristics

Generous and accessible in its youth, yet with considerable ageing potential. A wine that already delivers enormous drinking pleasure, but has far from exhausted its full potential. Year after year a safe choice from Trapet.