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2017 Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru Burgundy France 750 ml
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Produced by a Master of Chambertin
If you asked us to list off the greatest wines we’ve ever had, those from Chambertin and its adjacent vineyards would feature quite prominently on that list. The finest wines coming from this tiny parcel of land possess an array of enchanting aromas and complex textures that we find haunting—and simply cannot find anywhere else in the world.
The legendary Chambertin vineyard was first written about in the 7th century. Today, the list of names that own a piece of this 32-acre plot of vines could be considered the rock stars of Red Burgundy: Rousseau, Mortet, Leroy, and Trapet, among others. Yet in spite of this heady company and the skyrocketing prices of Grand Cru Burgundy, Jean-Louis Trapet’s wines are actually a terrific value when compared with its neighbors.
In addition to having the most enviable vineyard holdings imaginable, with some of his oldest vines dating all the way back to 1919, Jean-Louis has also demonstrated a real commitment to continuously improving his approach in both the vineyard and winery. To that end, he began to move his viticultural practices towards the biodynamic method in the 1990s, receiving certification from Biodivin in 1998 and Demeter in 2005.
Committing to this approach is not for the faint of heart, especially in a disease-prone area like Burgundy. In spite of the risks, these practices can have a very positive impact on fruit quality, but to be successful requires both great passion and an incredible amount of precision. Jean-Louis’ efforts in this regard have paid off handsomely, the results of which are clearly evidenced in this truly special wine.