2007 Trapet Pere et Fils, Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2007 Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Chambertin showcases the greatness of Burgundy. The Chambertin is delicate and refined, but offers sneaky concentration to the almost weightless flavors of minerally red berries and smoke.

Good deep, bright red with ruby tones. Redcurrant, cherry, tobacco and earth on the sexy nose. Juicy, suave and laid-back; in a distinctly polite style for a young Chambertin but there's superb depth here; velvety in texture yet almost weightless. Best today on the very long, slowly mounting finish, which delivers mineral energy and captivating lingering sweetness. This, too, is extremely refined Burgundy

More perfumed than the Cuvée Ostrea with fine red cherry fruit and fragrant delicate spice. Elegant fine density on the palate, tannins upright and honed. Great finesse. (JH)