Burgundy, France
Domaine Trapet (Père et Fils)
Est. 1870
About the Estate
Trapet is one of Gevrey-Chambertin's great estates, holding parcels in Chambertin Grand Cru and farming biodynamically since 1998, among the first in the Côte de Nuits to do so. The family has been in Gevrey since the 1870s, when Louis Trapet famously defied convention (and the law) by secretly grafting American rootstock onto his phylloxera-ravaged vines at night, making Trapet one of the first Burgundian estates to successfully combat the disease. In 1990, the family's vineyard holdings were split: Jean-Louis Trapet took control of one portion, renamed Domaine Trapet Père et Fils, while another branch formed Domaine Rossignol-Trapet. Jean-Louis assumed full leadership in 1993, converted to biodynamics by 1998, and refocused the winemaking on elegance over power. He and his wife Andrée (who brought her own family vineyards in Alsace) now work with the next generation across 18.5 hectares, all in the Côte de Nuits.
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
First Grand Cru Acquisition
Arthur Trapet begins establishing the family domaine by acquiring vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin—starting with a parcel of Chapelle-Chambertin in 1892.
Domaine Trapet Reborn
The Trapet holdings are divided in 1990, leading Jean-Louis Trapet to form Domaine Trapet Père et Fils and carry on the family's winemaking under a new banner.
Biodynamic Certification
After pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, Domaine Trapet achieves Demeter biodynamic certification in 2009, affirming its commitment to natural farming.
First Grand Cru Acquisition
Arthur Trapet begins establishing the family domaine by acquiring vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin—starting with a parcel of Chapelle-Chambertin in 1892.
Domaine Trapet Reborn
The Trapet holdings are divided in 1990, leading Jean-Louis Trapet to form Domaine Trapet Père et Fils and carry on the family's winemaking under a new banner.
Biodynamic Certification
After pioneering organic and biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, Domaine Trapet achieves Demeter biodynamic certification in 2009, affirming its commitment to natural farming.
Vineyard Location
Burgundy, France
Terroir
18.5 hectares entirely in the Côte de Nuits, primarily in Gevrey-Chambertin. The estate holds parcels in Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru, along with several premier crus and village-level vineyards. All vines are farmed biodynamically. The limestone and marl soils of Gevrey give the wines their characteristic structure, while Trapet's gentle extraction and emphasis on whole-cluster fermentation produce wines that favour finesse and transparency.
Available Wines
Discover our curated selection from Domaine Trapet (Père et Fils)
