Domaine Rossignol-Trapet

Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru

Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru, France

2017

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2027-2045

Where it is, June 2026

Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.

In May 2026, the 2017 Rossignol-Trapet Latricieres-Chambertin has been open for drinking since 2022 and is in the middle phases of its evolution toward the peak window of 2027 through 2045. Nine years from harvest, the wine has begun to integrate its firm tannins and develop secondary aromatic complexity, but it remains a relatively structured, demanding wine that rewards careful handling. A 90-minute decant will dramatically improve the experience of a bottle opened today, allowing the brooding dark fruit to expand and the firm tannins to soften into something more expressive. The peak window beginning in 2027 will see this wine at its most complex and rewarding. Those who can wait one more year will be amply rewarded.

Related vintages

The ‘17 Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru.

A brooding, muscular Latricieres-Chambertin from a biodynamic estate, combining dark cherry, iron, and forest floor depth in a structured 2017 built for a long peak.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Tasting note

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet is a Gevrey-Chambertin estate with deep roots in the village and biodynamic farming practices that have dramatically elevated the quality of its grand cru wines over the past two decades. The Latricieres-Chambertin holding represents the domaine's most muscular and brooding grand cru expression, sourced from volcanic clay and limestone soils in the parcel adjacent to Chambertin to the north. The 2017 vintage, warm and early-harvesting, brought full ripeness without excess, and the biodynamic approach kept yields disciplined and acidity alive, resulting in a wine of genuine character and structural integrity. Dark garnet in the glass, the nose offers brooding dark fruit at the forefront: black cherry and blackberry provide a richer, deeper fruit character than the more delicate Chapelle next door. Iron, forest floor, and a savory farmyard note add complexity and earthy depth that connects the fruit to the terroir. On the palate the wine is structured and powerful with firm, fine-grained tannins that provide excellent backbone and aging potential. Dark spice and a long, earthy finish confirm the wine's muscular character and suggest a future of considerable complexity. Latricieres needs time and makes no apology for it.

The 2017 vintage

The 2017 growing season in Gevrey-Chambertin was warm and early-harvesting, bringing full ripeness to the Pinot Noir without the excessive heat or drought stress that can flatten terroir character in warmer years. Rossignol-Trapet's biodynamic approach proved particularly well-suited to the 2017 conditions, with the estate's yield discipline and natural farming producing fruit of genuine concentration and aromatic complexity despite the vintage's warmth. The resulting wines show the 2017 character of accessible ripeness and supple structure alongside the biodynamic estate's characteristic depth and mineral precision.

About Domaine Rossignol-Trapet

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet farms biodynamically and has done so since 2002, a commitment that has transformed the estate's wines from reliable to genuinely exceptional over the past two decades. The estate holds significant grand cru parcels in Latricieres-Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin alongside village and premier cru holdings throughout Gevrey. Nicolas Rossignol's careful attention to vineyard work and gentle winemaking allows each site's character to emerge clearly, resulting in wines that show distinctive terroir differences between the estate's two grand cru bottlings despite their proximity.

From the cellar: pair with

Wild game such as venison or wild boar with dark berry reduction

The wine's brooding dark fruit, iron, and forest floor character are natural companions for game, and the dark berry reduction mirrors the wine's own fruit depth.

Beef tenderloin with bone marrow and earthy jus

The wine's muscular structure and dark spice require the richness of beef preparation at this level to achieve balance and mutual enhancement.

Aged washed-rind cheese such as Epoisses or Munster

The powerful, earthy character of Latricieres-Chambertin finds its traditional complement in the region's most assertive, pungent cheeses.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 14 to 16 degrees C (57 to 61 degrees F)
Decanting: Decant 60 to 90 minutes before serving; the firm tannins require extended air to fully integrate and express.
Cellar Storage: 12 to 13 degrees C (54 to 55 degrees F)

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Frequently Asked

What is Latricieres-Chambertin and how does it differ from Chambertin itself?

Latricieres-Chambertin is a grand cru immediately south of Chambertin, with volcanic clay and limestone soils that produce wines of power and dark fruit intensity. It is generally considered more muscular and brooding than Chambertin itself, with a longer aging arc.

When is the 2017 Latricieres-Chambertin at its best?

The peak window is 2027 through 2045. The wine is accessible now but will be significantly more expressive after 2027.

Is Rossignol-Trapet biodynamic?

Yes. The estate converted to biodynamic farming in 2002 and holds Demeter certification. The biodynamic approach is credited with significantly elevating the quality and consistency of the estate's wines.

How long will the 2017 Latricieres-Chambertin last?

The hard decline is projected around 2055, giving the wine nearly three decades of cellaring potential from today. This is a wine for the long-term collector.