For over 7 generations the Trapet family has been producing wines from their 13 hectare estate in Gevrey Chambertin. Some of the old vine parcels in the finest Grand Cru and Premier Cru appellations have been planted as far back as 1919. True to the biodynamic philosophy no chemical herbicides or pesticides are used in the vineyards.

"Like other Burgundy vignerons who work organically, Jean-Louis Trapet bottles wines that are still alive in a literal sense and thus can truly showcase the soil they're made from. But for this taster at least, the Trapet wines come across as fresher in their youth than most wines made this way. Trapet is fond of saying that he's doing less work in the cellar as his grapes get better. As a rule, he's moving toward gentler extraction: shorter macerations and less frequent pigeages." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

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Chambertin
1998 $114.99 limited
"Deep ruby. Wild aromas of blackberry, violet, minerals, smoked meat and baking spices. Thick and large-scaled but not at all heavy; seamless and spherical. A wine of terrific power and class, not to mention balance. This struck me as rather Hermitage-like, with as much early sweetness and texture as infant syrah. Extraordinary slow-building but extremely long finish. The noble tannins reach the front teeth!" 92-96 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1997 $114.99 available
"Trapet's medium to dark ruby-colored Chambertin is one of the vintage's superstars. Its fresh, blackberry, Asian spice, and earth-scented nose leads to a stupendously profound, deep, and expansive personality. Prunes, earth, leather, blackberries, and juniper berries can be discerned in this chewy, thick, velvety-textured wine. If the color black has a flavor, this wine embodies it. This tour de force in wine-making and vineyard work should be consumed between 2003-2012+. Bravo!" 93-95 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #125
"Deep red-ruby. Superb, reserved nose combines raspberry, game, mocha, espresso and roasted nuts. Sweet, rich and fat, with superb vinosity and depth for the vintage ... Not a powerhouse, but extremely long and subtle on the finish, with very fine tannins." 93 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1996 $99.99 very limited
"This spectacular wine exhibits a dark ruby/purple color and offers a nose that calls to mind a chocolate milk-shake in which cherry syrup has been poured. This is a massive, super-thick, hugely concentrated and extracted wine. It is powerfully-flavored (plums, prunes, and cherries drenched in chocolate), intense, dense, and prodigiously long. I am ecstatic about this domaine's progress. Bravo!" 92-94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118
1995 $99.99 very limited
"The dark-colored Chambertin's bouquet of black cherries, roasted spices and mocha jumps from the glass. This fabulously ripe and intense wine is packed with flavors suggesting stones, minerals and blackberries in its regal, full-bodied and thick personality. Slightly rugged and backward, it will require extended cellaring before it is ready to drink. Projected peak of maturity: 2004-2015." 89-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #111

Chapelle Chambertin
1998 $83.99 limited
"Saturated ruby. More roasted but rather backward aromas of crystallized black raspberry, bitter chocolate, grilled steak and coffee grounds. Big, sweet and rather high-pitched, with terrific intensity and an impression of stronger acidity. This, too, shows a distinct syrah aspect. Still unevolved, even a bit tough, in the middle. Ripe, chewy tannins became more substantial with aeration." 90-93 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1996 $89.99 limited
"This dark ruby-colored wine has a nose that is crammed with ripe black fruits and traces of toasted oak. This full-bodied, silky-textured, concentrated, and immensely complex wine offers flavors of red and black cherries, earth, rosemary, juniper berries, and cloves that are persistent. Projected maturity: 2003-2010." 91-93 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118
1995 $89.99 very limited
"Displaying mouth-watering aromas of grilled meats, smoke, blackberries and red currants, the Chapelle-Chambertin possesses a dense, silky, full-bodied palate replete with red cherries, herbs and admirably well-integrated oat notes of vanilla and bacon. Concentrated and powerful, yet delineated, feminine and elegant, this exceptional wine has the requisite tannins for extended cellaring yet also possesses the luscious forward fruit desired for early drinking. Drink it between 2000-2012." 89-92 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #111

Latricieres Chambertin
1998 $89.99 limited
"Full ruby. Syrah-like aromas of black cherry, plum, espresso, bacon fat and smoky oak. Fat, lush and quite rich, with harmonious acidity giving shape to the flavors. Very rich, very strong finish. A big but gently extracted wine." 90-94 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1996 $79.99 limited
"This dark ruby-colored wine possesses aromas reminiscent of fresh black cherries intermingled with scents of leather and candied orange. It is a full-bodied, thick, and chewy wine. Masculine and structured, it offers cassis, Asian spices, and morel and porcini mushroom flavors in its intricate and concentrated character. Drink it between 2003 and 2009." 90-92 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118
1995 $75.99 limited
"The dark-ruby-colored Latricieres-Chambertin reveals aromas of blackberries, cherries, coffee, earth and minerals and superb flavors reminiscent of game, berries, Asian spices and a slight touch of underbrush for added complexity. Concentrated and highly-extracted, this elegant yet masculine full-bodied wine is extremely well made and structured. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012." 88-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #111

Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru
1996 $45.99 very limited

Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chappelle
1998 $44.99 limited
"Deep ruby-red. Sweetly oaky aromas of black raspberry, smoke and earth. Ripe and lush, with terrific sweetness for the vintage. Then firm on the back end, with fine, dusty tannins and excellent length. With very little SO2 to harden the wine, this already shows lovely texture." 89-92 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1997 $47.99 limited
"The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle offers blackberry, rosemary, and tar-like aromas. It is a well-extracted, dense, powerful, intense, and broad wine. Flavors reminiscent of super-ripe blackberries and spices can be found in its intricate and flavorful core. Projected maturity: 2000-2008." 89-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #125
"Medium red. Vinous aromas of redcurrant, medicinal cherry, spice and earth. Juicy and high-pitched; perhaps a bit less rich than it appeared from barrel but I suspect this rather minerally wine is currently hiding its density. Intensely flavored and nicely balanced, with well-integrated acids. Finishes firmly tannic and juicy, with good length." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00

Gevrey Chambertin Ostrea
1998 $34.99 limited
"From old vines in Brochon. Deep ruby-red. Black fruits, licorice, mocha and game. Intensely flavored but more tightly wrapped than Trapet's '98 Gevrey villages; conveys an impression of brighter acidity and stronger mineral character. Comes across as less lush and more dominated by its structure today." 87-90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00

Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur
1998 $49.99 limited
"Bright ruby. Blackberry, game and torrefaction notes of dark chocolate, tar and espresso. Less forthcoming and more minerally in the mouth, but already hints at underlying sweetness. Bigger, sweeter finish features somewhat more rustic, horizontal tannins than those of Trapet's '98 Gevrey-Chambertin Petit Chapelle." 88-91 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1997 $49.99 limited
"Good full red. Sappy, roasted aromas of raspberry, mocha and dark chocolate; quite flamboyantly open today but pure and bright." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00

Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
1996 $ very limited
"This medium-to-dark ruby-colored wine has spicy black fruit aromas, and an immensely appealing core of licorice-laced blackberries, cassis, and black cherries. This ripe, dense, medium-bodied, and powerful wine has a velvety texture, ripe tannins, and a precise and flavorful finish. Drink it between 2000 and 2005." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118

Passetoutgrains
1998 $16.99 limited

Bourgogne Blanc
1998 $17.99 limited

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