Alsace Chapelle 1441 Domaine Trapet 2016
13%
3L
Intensity
A lovely cuvée to remember the restoration of Riquewihr's chapel.
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Alsace Chapelle 1441 Domaine Trapet 2016
The wine
Jean-Louis and Andrée Trapet have always been considered particularly devoted wine makers, taking the time to observe their vines in great detail, working closely on the grapes, and carrying out vinifications and maturations to the rhythm of each cuvée. It is in this same philosophy that the couple decided to participate in the restoration of Riquewihr’s Saint Erhard church.
About the Producer Jean Trapet et fils
Jean-Louis Trapet is an articulate man, at peace in a world where "men are mere mortals". And since wine is all about sharing and transmission, his great-great-grandfather's legacy, founded in 1870, has been kept alive.
Today he takes care of 15 hectares of vineyard, among the best-located in Gevrey. He is merely the custodian of this treasure: three grands crus (Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin and Latricières-Chambertin), two premiers crus (Petite Chapelle and Clos Prieur), Marsannay and Bourgogne.
Since 1995 the entire domain uses biodynamics: free of any harsh practices in the vineyard as well as in the cellars, which respects the natural balance of the wine. This approach is above all based on observation: to protect the vines while monitoring their growth and development. Maturating is a decisive stage at the Trapet domain: once the vinification is finished (with minimum intervention), the wines are taken down to the cellar and put in barrels to mature slowly over the winter months at their own speed.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 4 bottles
Level: 4 NormalObservation: 4 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace
Owner: Domaine Trapet
Vintage: 2016
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink this year
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 15 hectares
Intensity: classic