Dom Trapet P&F Gevrey Chambertin Ostrea 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Trapet P&F
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Ostrea
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 (2017); Vinous 90–92; Wine Advocate/Robert Parker 90–92 (various critics); additional favorable reviews from Decanter and other critics

Tasting Note
Broody red/black fruit (blackberry, bilberry, strawberry) with chalky oyster‑shell minerality, earth, truffle and tobacco notes; fine acidity, supple ripe tannins and a long, mineral finish (medium-bodied).

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, porcini mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, roast game, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed eggplant, shiitake/mushroom stir‑fries, Korean BBQ (grilled beef).

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture, hand‑harvested; partial whole‑cluster fermentation (~30–40%) on native yeasts in open vats, minimal SO₂ and ageing in mostly used French oak.

Vineyard Info
Trapet Père & Fils is a long‑established Gevrey domaine (family holdings since the 1800s) owning old‑vine parcels (some planted c.1919) on marly soils rich in fossilised oyster shells (hence “Ostrea”).