Dom Trapet P&F Chambertin Grand Cru 2006

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Trapet P&F
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous/Stephen Tanzer ~91–93; Burghound (Allen Meadows) 93; Antonio Galloni 93; Wine Advocate ~90; John Gilman 93–94. (contemporary reviews and scores)

Tasting Note
Concentrated red fruits (cherry, raspberry, plum) with earth, truffle, smoked meat, cedar and spice; firm, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral finish showing power and elegance with age.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, miso‑glazed black cod, shiitake and soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested grapes from biodynamic vineyards; open‑top fermentation with 30–50% whole clusters and indigenous yeasts, long maceration; aged ~18–20 months in 35–50% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils — historic family domaine in Gevrey‑Chambertin, biodynamic since the 1990s, owning several Grand Cru parcels including Chambertin, Latricières and Chapelle‑Chambertin.