Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru, France · France
2017 Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru
Rossignol-Trapet's 2017 Latricières-Chambertin is a biodynamically farmed grand cru of brooding dark fruit, iron, and forest floor — approaching its peak in 2026 with the best ahead from 2027.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2017
Drinking Window
In 2026: Approaching PeakDrinkable, but best years are ahead. Peak begins 2027.
Right now: In 2026, the 2017 Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is in its drinking window, having opened in 2022, and is one year from its projected peak window opening in 2027. This is the wine's most instructive moment: compelling enough to open now, substantially more complex from 2027 onward, with the peak running through 2045.
Tasting Note
Dark garnet with a translucent, clear ruby edge. The nose is distinctive and somewhat austere at this stage: brooding dark fruit — black cherry, blackberry — alongside iron, forest floor, and a savory farmyard note that speaks to the estate's biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention approach. With extended aeration, dark spice and a deeper earthy complexity emerge. The palate is structured and powerful with firm, fine-grained tannins providing a muscular framework and dark spice carrying through a long, earthy finish. Latricières-Chambertin's character as Chambertin's more muscular, volcanic-clay neighbor is fully evident here.
About Domaine Rossignol-Trapet
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet farms its grand cru holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin biodynamically since 2004, a commitment that shapes the character of all its wines. Jean and David Trapet lead winemaking using low yields, minimal intervention, and aging in French oak at measured new-oak percentages to preserve the site-specific mineral character of their grand cru parcels — Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, and Latricières-Chambertin among them. The Latricières bottling is the estate's most muscular and structured grand cru expression, drawing from the volcanic clay soils adjacent to Chambertin that historically produce wines of greater brooding intensity than other Gevrey grand crus.
Food Pairings
Braised wild hare with blood sausage, red wine, and juniper
The wine's brooding dark fruit, iron, and farmyard notes find their natural partner in slow-braised game with blood and dark spice — a classical Burgundy hunting table pairing.
Grilled venison loin with cherry-wine reduction and roasted beets
The wine's black cherry and dark spice character echo the fruit-forward game preparation while the beet's earthiness amplifies the Latricières volcanic soil minerality on the finish.
Aged Epoisses with toasted rye bread and chestnut honey
Latricières's muscular, earthy structure can stand up to one of Burgundy's most assertive washed-rind cheeses — a pairing where intensity meets intensity without either element losing its character.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 61-63°F (16-17°C)
- Decanting
- In 2026, decant 1.5-2 hours. The wine is muscular and tight at this stage, with the brooding dark fruit and iron character needing extended aeration to open and reveal its complexity. From 2027 at peak, 1-1.5 hours will be sufficient as the wine becomes more expressive with development.
- Cellar Storage
- 55°F (13°C), 65-70% humidity, bottle on its side in darkness.
Frequently Asked
When does the 2017 Latricières-Chambertin from Rossignol-Trapet reach its peak?
The peak window opens in 2027 — just one year away — and extends through 2045 with a hard decline projected at 2055. In 2026, the wine is approachable and instructive, but the full convergence of brooding dark fruit, iron, and mineral complexity arrives from 2027 onward. Hold if you can.
What makes Latricières-Chambertin different from Chambertin itself?
Latricières-Chambertin is adjacent to Chambertin on its northern side, on volcanic clay soils that tend to produce wines of greater muscular intensity and darker fruit character than Chambertin's more fragrant, silky expression. Both are premier grand cru sites in Gevrey-Chambertin, but the two present distinctly different stylistic profiles from the same vintage and producer.
How does biodynamic farming affect the wine's character?
Rossignol-Trapet's biodynamic approach — in practice since 2004 — keeps yields low, preserves soil microbial health, and maintains acidity through warm seasons in ways that conventional or organic farming alone often cannot replicate. The wines consistently carry a tautness and mineral precision that speaks directly to this farming discipline.
How much should I decant the 2017 Latricières?
In 2026, plan for 1.5-2 hours. The muscular, brooding character of the wine at this stage requires extended aeration to release its dark fruit and begin opening the iron-and-forest-floor complexity. From 2027 at peak, 1-1.5 hours is appropriate as the wine becomes more expressive.
Is 2017 a good Burgundy vintage worth cellaring?
Yes, particularly at the grand cru level from biodynamic producers like Rossignol-Trapet. Wine Spectator rated the 2017 Latricières appellation 94 points Outstanding, noting wines of balance, purity, and structure for 20-year aging. At the grand cru level with disciplined farming, the 2017 is a genuinely compelling cellaring proposition even if lighter vintages like 2018 or 2019 earn more attention.
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