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.

Not everyone gets the chance to taste the grands crus of this famous Côte de Nuits domain regularly. This is the perfect chance to open a bottle of Trapet’s delicious Pinot Noir, classed in the Bourgogne appellation. For the Trapet family, this cuvée is imbibed with good memories: a good meal with good friends, a plentiful harvest. The domain makes a point of warmly welcoming visitors who come their way. They work biodynamically in order to better protect the vine and its fruit, and this is how they obtain such good grapes. This wine is a delicate one, with a fruity nose and a generous palate.