# Chambertin Grand Cru (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €450
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, raspberry, red cherry, white pepper, limestone, earth, damp forest floor

## About this wine

The Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Trapet, vintage 2021, is a distinguished French red wine made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. It originates from the prestigious Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Domaine Trapet is recognized for its long-standing commitment to biodynamic viticulture, a philosophy deeply integrated into the estate's operations since the mid-1990s. The estate cultivates 1.9 hectares of Chambertin, with vines planted as early as 1919, grown in calcareous clay soils. The 2021 vintage is noted for its elegance and transparency.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Trapet has practiced biodynamic viticulture since the mid-1990s.
- The oldest vines in their Chambertin vineyard were planted in 1919.
- No sulfur is added during harvest or fermentation.
- The estate uses gravity to move wines to the cellar.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body, fine tannins, and precise acidity can complement the richness of proteins like lamb, beef, and duck. Earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with truffle or herb-infused dishes, while its fruit profile can balance richer sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Chambertin Grand Cru involves partial destemming followed by a cool pre-fermentation maceration, leading into a long fermentation. Wines are moved to the barrel cellar using gravity. For the 2021 vintage, approximately 60% whole clusters were utilized during fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging in barrels, with new oak usage typically around 50% for Grand Crus. Minimal sulfur is added, with a small dose reserved for bottling.