Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 Domaine Jean-Louis Trapet

Chapelle-Chambertin, a Grand Cru vineyard spanning just over 5 hectares, is adjacent to the Chambertin hills. Among the same hills, it is reputed to have a shallower and lighter topsoil, producing the most elegant and feminine style among the Chambertin Grand Crus. The 2015 vintage from the prestigious Trapet family, established in 1919 and transitioning to biodynamic farming in the 1990s, benefited from a "full and outstanding year" of dry weather and abundant sunshine, resulting in a wine that combines concentration with elegance.

Tasting Notes

The appearance is a dark, brilliant garnet. The aroma is complex, with ripe black cherry and blueberry fruit notes layered with violet flowers, undergrowth, and humus. On the palate, it is medium-bodied but dense, with fine tannins that create a sharp outline, and flavors of cacao and spice emerging from the mid-palate. The finish is long, with a lingering minerality reminiscent of the terroir's soil. It is currently enjoyable but also has the potential to age well until the mid-2030s.

Food Pairings

• Beef Fillet Rossini
• Roasted Duck with Black Truffle Sauce
• Assortment of Aged Hard Cheeses

Viticulture & Winemaking

• Producer: Domaine Jean & Jean-Louis Trapet (established 1919, Gevrey-Chambertin)
• Jean-Louis Trapet transitioned to biodynamic farming in the 1990s.
• Viticultural consultants are François Boucher and Pierre Masson.
• Vineyard area is approximately 15 ha (including 13.5 ha of Pinot Noir), owning three Grand Crus: Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, and Latricières-Chambertin.
• Aged primarily in 500-liter demi-muids.
• Winemaking style utilizes a higher proportion of whole clusters (no destemming).
• The 2015 vintage benefited from a warm and dry climate, yielding concentrated and healthy fruit.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content

13.5%

Ratings

Burghound 95 points (Allen Meadows, January 2018)
View From the Cellar 96 points (John Gilman, January 2017)

Product Information

• Volume: 750ml
• Type: Red, Full-bodied
• Origin: France / Burgundy / Côte de Nuits / Gevrey-Chambertin (Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru)
• Product Code: C15R1661