The 2001 Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is a classic Pinot Noir red wine from the Côte de Nuits Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, France.
Wine Profile
- Region: Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru (located in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin).
- 2001 Vintage: This Burgundy vintage performed well, with the Côte de Nuits standing out; the wine's structure was more robust than in 2000, exhibiting elegant balance and bright fruit flavors.
Tasting Note
- Aroma: Aromas of ripe red berries, raspberries, and strawberries, accompanied by complex tertiary aging aromas of earth, game, leather, cedar, and forest floor (piles of leaves after rain).
- Palmistry: Medium-weight, this Trapet Grand Cru exhibits an exceptionally silky and rounded texture in the slightly restrained and cooler 2001 vintage, with good acidity and vibrancy.
- Finish: The tannins have largely been tempered and integrated by time, resulting in a finely mineral finish with a long and balanced persistence.
- Drinking Window: Now is the optimal time to drink it (it's currently at its peak and recommended for consumption within the next few years; no further long-term aging is necessary).
- Decanting Tips: Considering its age of over 20 years, the aromas of this aged wine may be somewhat delicate. It's recommended to observe its awakening and changes directly in the glass after opening. Avoid using a decanter for large-scale, rapid oxidation, as this can cause the delicate fruit aromas and layers to dissipate too quickly.
- Food Pairing: It pairs perfectly with roast duck, roast goose, game (such as wild pigeon or squab), or refined French cuisine with truffle and mushroom flavors.
