2017 Domaine Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin L'Ostrea
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This is full-bodied and solid with dark-berry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Some forest fruit, too. The tannins spread across the palate, but remain integrated and fresh. Drinkable now, but better after 2023.
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Neal Martin
James Suckling
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The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin "Ostrea", which contains around 40% whole bunch fruit, has a broody but quite compelling bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and a light marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit on the entry, a fine line of acidity and a classic, almost "nonchalant", self-effacing finish that is just a pure joy.
Fermented with over one-third whole cluster, the 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Ostrea derives from old vines in the commune of Brochon. Revealing aromas of sweet berry fruit, grilled meats and dark chocolate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with a supple, nicely concentrated palate and a long, mineral finish.