# Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru en Ergot (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €175
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, red plum, cloves, vanilla, wet leaves, mushroom, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru en Ergot 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The wine originates from the 'En Ergot' Premier Cru vineyard, a historic parcel owned by the Trapet family since the late 19th century. This marks the first time this specific climat is bottled as a single-vineyard wine. The vineyard's name, 'En Ergot', refers to its distinctive spur-like shape. The 2021 vintage was influenced by challenging weather, resulting in wines characterized by elegance and freshness. Domaine Trapet is a family estate with a winemaking history stretching back seven generations, deeply committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.

## Interesting facts

- The 'En Ergot' parcel has been owned by the Trapet family since the 1880s.
- The vineyard's name, 'En Ergot', translates to 'in the spur', referencing its pointed shape.
- This is the inaugural vintage where grapes from this specific parcel are bottled separately.
- Only five barrels of this wine were produced.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fine tannins provide structure to complement richer proteins like duck and lamb. Its inherent elegance and freshness allow it to pair harmoniously with dishes featuring game birds and veal, where the focus is on finesse. Earthy notes from mushrooms in accompanying dishes can echo the wine's terroir-driven character.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru en Ergot 2021 involves manual harvesting followed by partial destemming (around 50%). Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts. Extraction is managed gently, with limited punching down early in fermentation and subsequent pumping over. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 months in oak barrels, with approximately 15% new oak. Domaine Trapet adheres to organic and biodynamic farming principles throughout its viticultural practices.