Domaine Rossignol-Trapet LATRICIERES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru, 2018

Description

Brothers Nicolas and David Rossignol have managed the family domaine since 1990, when they took over from their parents Jacques Rossignol and Mado Trapet. Their wines are classical, long-lived and fine examples of Gevrey Chambertin.

Nicolas and David were quick to become champions of minimal intervention and they converted their first vineyard parcel to biodynamic farming in 1997. By 2004 all 13 hectares of their estate were biodynamic and fully certified by 2005. Their philosophy for working as naturally as possible governs their work from the vineyards to the cellar and as a result, their wines are elegant, refined and reflective of their prime vineyards. Most of these vineyards are concentrated in Gevrey-Chambertin.

Tasting Notes

Latricières' has long been a personal favorite vineyard, a perennial source of reds at the apotheosis of sheer hedonistic pleasure. A pure clear mid-crimson purple colour, with a very stylish nose, showing some whole bunch character, a light pepperiness.  The wine starts to develop greater volume really quickly.  Indeed, there is a wealth of liquid ripe raspberry fruit at the back with a little vibrant salinity.

Serving Suggestions

A solid, velvety wines reinforced by powerful tannins that go wonderfully with game meats and red meats braised or in sauce. 

Ratings

Jasper Morris 95