2017 Trapet Pere et Fils, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Clos Prieur 1x75cl

Burghound – 90

More wood than is typical for Trapet is present on the lightly herbal tea-inflected aromas of red and dark cherry, earth and a hint of humus. The nicely vibrant medium weight flavors possess a sleek mouthfeel and reasonably good concentration before culminating in a noticeably warm if delicious finish. Not surprisingly, this will need a few years to develop better depth but it’s not so structured as to be unapproachable young. [10/01/2020]

Vinous – 91

The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos-Prieur 1er Cru, which contains around 60% whole bunches, has a more floral bouquet than the Petite Chapelle with pressed iris and peony infusing the fragrant blackberry and bilberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, more body than the Petite Chapelle with good grip on the structured finish. Cellar this three to five years if you can. [Neal Martin, 10/01/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2032

Jasper Morris – 91-94

60% whole bunch. Richer fuller purple, the whole bunch lifts the nose further but there is generosity too. The stems perhaps firm up the tannins a touch more behind but I like the weight of rounded cherry fruit in this wine, and there is much more at the back of the palate. Maybe a hint of volatility but well within bounds. [01/12/2018]

John Gilman – 93+

The 2017 Clos Prieur from Domaine Trapet is an absolute classic in the making. The already very complex bouquet is deep, pure and black fruity in personality, revealing scents of dark berries, black cherries, woodsmoke, black minerality, grilled meats, a touch of new leather, espresso, mustard seed and cedar. On the palate the wine is full, pure and shows off superb mid-palate depth, with a fine core of fruit, ripe, suave tannins and a long, tangy and soil-driven finish of excellent complexity and grip. Fine, fine juice in the making. [01/12/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2065