The Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 from Trapet Père & Fils reveals the pure elegance and delicate complexity of one of Burgundy's most legendary Pinot Noirs.
Bottler: Domaine Trapet, 53 route de Beaune, 21220 Gevrey-Chambertin / France
In the glass
Colour
Luminous, transparent ruby red with garnet reflections.
Nose
Multi-layered aromas of fresh wild berries, ripe dark cherries, delicate violets and subtle, stony nuances.
Palate
Silky on the palate with fine-grained tannins, a silky texture, cool freshness and an endless, salty-chalky finish.
Character
Rich in finesse and expressive, with impressive terroir transparency and structure without any heaviness.
Pairing
Excellent with medium-rare duck breast, tender saddle of venison or braised pheasant with wild mushrooms.
Notes
An aristocratic Grand Cru from biodynamic Demeter viticulture, where Jean-Louis Trapet relies on gentle guidance, working in the cellar with up to 100 per cent whole-bunch fermentation.
Tasting note
Character
An aristocratic Burgundy that relies entirely on finesse and terroir transparency rather than mere extraction. This Pinot Noir demonstrates Jean-Louis Trapet’s approach exemplarily: guiding rather than forcing. In the glass, it reveals an ethereal, complex fruit with fine-grained tannins and remarkable aristocratic elegance. At a moderate 12.5% ABV, the wine possesses structure without weight and embodies that uncompromising purity for which the estate has been revered for generations.
Terroir & Origin
The heart of the domaine lies in Gevrey-Chambertin in the Côte de Nuits. Latricières-Chambertin is one of the estate’s three legendary Grand Cru vineyard sites. Since 1996, Trapet has farmed its vineyards biodynamically out of deep conviction (Demeter-certified since 2009). The fine, cool vein and the salty-chalky nuance of the sites reflect the fossil heritage of the ancient seabed and impart the wine with its distinctive, terroir-driven stamp.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Pinot Noir, vinified according to the strict principles of biodynamic agriculture. For the Grand Crus, Jean-Louis Trapet masterfully works with a high proportion of whole bunches (50 to 100 per cent) and uses new oak very sparingly (at most 50 per cent). Ageing takes place gently using gravity and delicate cellar work to capture the unadulterated terroir signature of the 2022 vintage.
Food Pairings
An ideal partner for delicate pink-roasted fillet of beef, classic Bœuf Bourguignon or tender breast of pheasant. This Grand Cru is also at its absolute best alongside braised hare or aged Cîteaux cheese.
