Domaine Trapet (Jean et Jean-Louis) - Cote de Nuits-Villages Le Meix Fringuet 2021

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Producer	Domaine Trapet (Jean et Jean-Louis)
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Cote de Nuits-Villages
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2021
Sku	12017145
Size	750ml

 

Region:Burgundy
Appellation: Cote de Nuits-Villages
Varietals: Pinot Noir
Organic: Certified
Biodynamic: Certified
Vineyard: Sourced from 30+ year old vines in the village of Marsannay.
Soil: Clay/limestone
Viticulture: The vineyard is farmed using biodynamic practices and all grapes are harvested by hand, sorted once in the vineyard and again at the winery. Up to 10% of the crop may be rejected.
Vinification: Traditional methods, open vat fermentation using native yeasts, Around 10-20% stem inclusion and minimal use of sulphur.
Aging: Aged in French barriques of which around 10-15% is new
Production: New cuvee in 2016, limited production
Notes: This Cote de Nuits Villages that is all about finesse and elegance. Thrilled to add this new cuvee to the impressive Trapet lineup.

• Trapet Père et Fils is a seventh generation Gevrey-Chambertin estate and one of the largest holders of Chambertin (originally supplied to negotiants).
• Jean-Louis’ great grandfather illegally grafted vines during phyloxerra in hopes of saving their holdings and in turn, they helped to save Burgundy.
• Among the pioneers of natural viticulture in the region, Jean-Louis Trapet continues to lead the way in biodynamic farming (along with pals Frederic Lafarge, Dominique Lafon, Lalou Bize Leroy and others)
• Heralded for crafting pure, complex, and elegant wines from an appellation where power often reigns supreme.