# Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €245
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** plum, violet, red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cloves, vanilla, undergrowth, loamy soil, forest floor

## About this wine

Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Trapet is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The estate, a seventh-generation family operation, is a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, holding certifications from Demeter and Biodyvin. Their philosophy centers on minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself fully. The Chapelle-Chambertin vineyard, with vines averaging nearly 60 years old, is situated on limestone-rich soil, clay, and scree. The 2020 vintage is characterized by sunny warmth and vibrant fruit. Domaine Trapet's wines are recognized for their transparency and elegance, acting as interpreters of their specific vineyard site.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Trapet has been certified biodynamic since 1997.
- Vines in their Chapelle-Chambertin parcel average nearly 60 years old.
- The wine is aged in French oak barrels with a controlled percentage of new oak.
- No fining or filtration is performed, preserving the wine's natural integrity.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ to high acidity and ripe, silky tannins provide a structure that beautifully complements rich proteins like beef, lamb, and duck. The earthy and spicy notes in the wine can echo the flavors of mushrooms, herbs, and truffles, while its red fruit character can cut through the richness of sauces and cheeses.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Domaine Trapet begins with hand-harvested and rigorously sorted Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats using indigenous yeasts, with a focus on gentle maceration and measured extraction. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with a controlled percentage of new oak. No fining or filtration is performed. The estate's commitment to biodynamic viticulture is a foundational element of their approach, aiming to capture the purity and terroir expression of the Chapelle-Chambertin vineyard.