Domaine Trapet Père & Fils Marsannay 2023
Red Wine. Dry, elegant, light-to-medium-bodied red Pinot Noir crafted using minimal intervention biodynamic winemaking techniques. · Domaine Trapet Père & Fils (Famille Trapet). Led by Jean-Louis Trapet and his sons Pierre and Louis, this family-owned domaine is one of the most prestigious and historic benchmark producers in Gevrey-Chambertin, renowned for pioneer biodynamic viticulture and classic, terroir-driven expressions.
Vintage: 2023. A generous, warm, and highly successful vintage across Burgundy that yielded bright, vibrant fruit profiles with great purity, supple tannins, and wonderful early-drinking charm.
Type
Red Wine. Dry, elegant, light-to-medium-bodied red Pinot Noir crafted using minimal intervention biodynamic winemaking techniques.
Producer
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils (Famille Trapet). Led by Jean-Louis Trapet and his sons Pierre and Louis, this family-owned domaine is one of the most prestigious and historic benchmark producers in Gevrey-Chambertin, renowned for pioneer biodynamic viticulture and classic, terroir-driven expressions.
Country
France. France is the benchmark for classic fine wine regions, with Burgundy standing as the historical homeland for pure single-varietal Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Vintage
2023. A generous, warm, and highly successful vintage across Burgundy that yielded bright, vibrant fruit profiles with great purity, supple tannins, and wonderful early-drinking charm.
Region & Appellation
Burgundy (Bourgogne), Côte de Nuits, Marsannay AOC. Marsannay is the northernmost village appellation in the Côte de Nuits, famous for producing high-quality village reds, whites, and rosés.
Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir. Known for expressing soil, microclimate, and vintage variations with exceptional transparency, offering delicate red fruit, floral tones, and underlying earthiness.
Color & Appearance
Bright ruby red with medium transparency, clear core, and luminous light pink to light garnet highlights near the rim.
Aroma Profile
Expressive primary notes of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and red currants, complemented by subtle crushed violet, damp earth, delicate spice, and faint undertones of sweet oak.
Tasting Notes
Energetic and pure attack filled with sweet red berry fruits, transitioning into a smooth mid-palate defined by crunchy acidity and fine-grained tannins. Finishes long, clean, and pleasantly mineral with lingering cherry and spicy florality.
Flavor Profile
Red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, blood orange peel, damp limestone earth, gentle forest floor, and a subtle touch of baking spice.
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a silky, delicate texture, fine structural framework, and a clean, fresh mouthfeel.
Acidity & Tannins
High, bright, and refreshing acidity paired with fine, silky, approachable tannins that lend structure without astringency.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry (0-2 g/L residual sugar).
Alcohol Content
Approximately 13.0% - 13.5% ABV, perfectly integrated without hotness or heavy weight.
Aging & Oak
Aged in French oak barrels (a modest fraction of new oak, typically under 20-25%) for 12 to 18 months to preserve freshness and pure fruit flavor while providing subtle texture.
Food Pairings
Roasted duck breast, grilled quail, pan-seared pork tenderloin with berry reduction, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, and soft cheeses like Comté or Brie.
Serving Suggestions
Serve lightly chilled at 14–16°C (57–61°F) in large Pinot Noir / Burgundy glasses. Decant for 20-30 minutes if opening young.
Price Range
Approximately $45.00 - $65.00 USD, representing excellent value for top-tier Côte de Nuits producer quality.
Quality Assessment
90-92 points. High-tier village Burgundy crafted by an iconic producer, showing exceptional balance, purity, and regional specificity.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested from certified biodynamic vineyards, careful sorting, native yeast fermentation, partial whole-cluster inclusion, minimal sulfur usage, gentle pressing, un-fined and lightly filtered before bottling.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils on gentle east-facing slopes in Marsannay, benefiting from a cool microclimate that promotes aromatic intensity and bright natural acidity.
History & Heritage
The Trapet family has grown grapes in Gevrey-Chambertin since the 19th century and officially estate-bottled since the 1950s. Jean-Louis Trapet converted the estate to full biodynamic farming in the late 1990s, elevating the domain to top international status.
Interesting Facts
The red signature on the bottom label is that of Jean-Louis Trapet. Marsannay is currently undergoing official reviews to elevate several of its top climats to Premier Cru status.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable young for its vibrant fruit, but will age gracefully over 5 to 10 years (drinking window: 2025–2033).
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Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay, Domaine Joseph Roty Marsannay, Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, Domaine Denis Mortet Fixin.