Domaine Rossignol-Trapet

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet has operated from the heart of Chambertin beginning in the early 1960s, splitting from the original Domaine Louis Trapet. Now run by brothers David and Nicolas Rossignol, Rossignol-Trapet represents some of Burgundy's finest values, producing elegant Grand Cru Pinot Noir at an accessible price compared to its neighbors. With over 13 hectares of land spread across the Gevrey and Beaune appellations, there is an excellent Burgundy Pinot Noir for every palate. 

Rossignol-Trapet History

Rossignol-Trapet dates back to 1961, when Jacques Rossignol and Mado Trapet married and created Domaine Louis Trapet. Both families carried a winemaking heritage within Burgundy, as the Rossignols were respected names in Volnay, while the Trapets carried great esteem in Gevrey-Chambertin. After operating the estate for nearly 30 years, Jacques and Mado's sons, Nicolas and David, joined the family venture and created a new domaine from the existing family business. In 1993, the domaine officially split into Domaine Rossignol-Trapet and Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils. Today, both domaines still sit next to one another in Gevrey-Chambertin, with the distinguished Domaine Denis Bachelet across the way. 

Since taking over, David and Nicolas Rossignol have implemented organic and biodynamic techniques on the vineyard, earning a Demeter certification in 2004 and producing their first fully organic vintage in 2008. When the pair introduced biodynamic farming in 1997, many critics and winemakers considered it a risky move, though the decision proved to influence many of its Burgundy neighbors. In the modern day, Rossignol-Trapet wines have become known as one of the region's finest Pinots, with critic Neal Martin noting an increase in quality beginning with the 2010 vintage.

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru

Rossignol-Trapet is best known for its Grand Cru offerings, creating the Latricieres-Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin wines alongside the Premier Cru, Clos Prieur, Petite Chapelle, and Les Teurons labels. 

Each vineyard undergoes the same meticulous harvest, as the Pinot Noir is hand-picked and sorted, before being placed in vats for gentle vinification. Next, the fruit is destemmed from 60-100%, then finally aged for 12 to 20 months, depending on the label and vintage. The Rossignol brothers' choice to use only natural herbicides and fertilizers on the deep clay and limestone soils greatly benefits vine growth. At an average age of 60 years, the vines are some of the oldest in Chambertin and have been exposed to organic techniques for nearly half their life span. 

Rossignol-Trapet Pinot Noir

The final blends are lauded for their impeccable purity, freshness, and elegance. Each sip strikes the perfect balance between finesse and powerful tannins and has attracted Burgundy lovers from across the globe thanks to the accessible pricing in a high-value market. 

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