Awards/Ratings

Notable scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Jeb Dunnuck 93; James Suckling 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~90–92. Decant 30–60 minutes; will cellar 10–20+ years

Tasting Note

Medium-bodied Pinot Noir: wild strawberry, raspberry, cassis, forest floor, loam, tobacco and baking chocolate with fine, supple tannins and vivid acidity; mineral, spicy finish with long persistence.

Food Pairing

Roast duck, roasted or herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom hot pot, grilled teriyaki chicken.

Production Method

Biodynamic viticulture; fermentation with substantial whole-cluster (circa 70%) and aged in French oak (approx. 30–40% new). Light cellar handling; minimal SO2 at bottling.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Trapet (Trapet Père & Fils), founded 1870 and run by Jean‑Louis Trapet; converted to biodynamics in the 1990s (Demeter-certified). Owns parcels including Chambertin Grand Cru and sources Ostrea from old vines around Brochon.