2022 Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

Domaine Trapet is Gevrey-Chambertin royalty currently undergoing a serious technical renaissance as the sixth generation, Pierre and Louis, take the lead. Building on a biodynamic pedigree established in 1995, the brothers have recently converted over 55,000 vines to the high-density échalas (single-stake) system, a massive manual undertaking that helps push phenolic maturity while naturally lowering potential alcohols by roughly 0.5%. This focus on transparency continues in the cellar through high whole-cluster fermentations where they painstakingly remove the central stems by hand to capture aromatic lift without the green or astringent tannins typically found in the stalks. By pairing this level of manual precision with modest new oak that rarely exceeds 50% even at the Grand Cru level, Trapet has successfully redefined the local style, favoring elegance and soil-driven clarity over sheer power.

Other Reviews...
Slightly more prominent wood influence is present on the ripe and admirably pure aromas of essence of red and dark berries along with a wide array of pretty floral hints. The mouthfeel of the larger-bodied flavors is completely different as here it is less mineral-driven and more generously proportioned, even seductive, yet with no lack of power on the dusty, serious and superbly long finish that isn't quite as structured. I like the balance and this should also age effortlessly. Drink through 2034+.
92-95 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2022 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is almost as elegant as the Latricières this year, soaring from the glass with scents of plums, raspberries, rose petals and spices, followed by a full-bodied, ample and perfumed palate that's seamless and refined, with terrific depth at the core, tangy acids and a long, rose-inflected finish.
94-96 points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is 100% whole bunches. It has more complexity and nuance on the nose than the Latricières, with crushed limestone and white flowers filtering through the layers of red fruit, very harmonious and seductive. The medium-bodied palate has quite a powerful entry, sorbet-fresh with hints of orange zest and tangerine interwoven through the black fruit. It's grippy and quite spicy on the long finish. This will require several years in bottle but will be worth your patience. Drink 2028-2055.
96-98 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

A little less concentrated in colour, with the whole bunches slightly more prominent. There is marvellous density through the middle with the limestone slabs of rock lifting the wine. Then another burst of concentrated seedless raspberry lifting up behind. Very distinguished. Drink from 2030.
95-98 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy