Domaine Trapet Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Gevrey-Chambertin, a cornerstone of classic Burgundy that marries deep heritage with thoughtful modern stewardship. The Trapet family’s roots in Gevrey stretch back to the 18th century, and over generations they have quietly built one of the region’s most enviable collections of old-vine Pinot Noir — including holdings in the fabled Chambertin and Latricières-Chambertin Grands Crus.
The modern story begins in the mid-20th century under Jean Trapet, whose careful expansion and replanting shaped the domaine’s foundations. Today, his son Jean-Louis Trapet and wife Andrée (a winemaker in Alsace) guide the estate, bringing a philosophy that balances tradition, biodynamics, and profound respect for terroir. Their sons, Pierre and Louis, now represent the next generation, continuing a style that is quietly confident, exacting, and utterly site-driven.
The domaine’s vineyards cover roughly 13 hectares, with prime parcels in Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, and Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Crus such as Clos Prieur and Petite Chapelle. Many of these vines are 50 to 100 years old, tended biodynamically since the 1990s and fully certified. Jean-Louis was among the first in Gevrey to abandon synthetic treatments, seeing the vineyard as a living organism rather than a production unit.
In the cellar, the approach is deliberately restrained. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted with precision, often fermented with a portion of whole clusters using native yeasts. Extraction is gentle, and élevage takes place in French oak barrels (typically 20–30% new) for around 18 months. The wines are bottled without fining or filtration to preserve the vibrancy and texture that the vineyards naturally provide.
The Trapet style is one of refined depth rather than force — wines that begin with perfume and end with resonance. Expect black cherry, rose petal, graphite, and earthy spice, layered over fine tannins and a saline-mineral freshness that gives clarity rather than weight. Over time, they evolve into haunting, savoury complexity with the quiet authority of true Gevrey.
Domaine Trapet Père et Fils stands as a beacon of integrity and continuity in Burgundy — a family that has never chased fashion or volume, only the honest voice of the vineyard. Their wines are calm, precise, and deeply rooted — timeless reflections of Gevrey’s soul.
