Trapet Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

99 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Noble austerity in the Chambertin, rich and full-bodied, whose abundance of delicate tannins highlights the shimmering maturity of the fruit. (2026)"

96-99 points/'5 Star Wine,' Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "There is significant depth of colour to the 2023 Chambertin, ruby to crimson to purple. At first the nose is backward, but there is clearly a sense of majesty. The stems (80% used) give an extraordinary vibrancy. Not sure that effortless is quite the word as there is such intensity, but this will make a very high-class Chambertin. Note the exceptional length of the aftertaste. Drink from 2033-2045. Tasted Nov 2024."

97 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The superb concentration of the Trapet Chambertin in 2023 is a marvel, bringing the wine a profuse perfume of mulberry, bramble, mint and spice. The texture is tannic and tightly wound – this is a wine that requires a wait. Surely, however, there will be a recompense, since this is monumental. Pierre and Louis Trapet manage the effects of global warming by training the vines on stakes and not trimming the shoots, to which they attribute 0.10 less pH, and by the use of whole-cluster ferments, which lowers alcohol by 0.5%. Drinking Window: 2030-2100. (11/12/24)"

97 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Purchased over 100 years ago, this is one of the many historic Trapet family terroir gems—not just for the length of ownership, but also for the 1.9 ha. (This domaine is the second largest owner of the appellation.) This will turn heads, especially given how quickly the scents evolved in the glass. Forest floor, toasted spices, game and black raspberries dance with glee. Some sweet oak influence attaches onto the palate. The long, finessed tannins and cuddly acidity meld into the background to let the fruit and terroir soar to the forefront. (2025)"

97 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2026).

94-96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Chambertin Grand Cru contains around 80% whole cluster this year. It is more open on the nose than the Chapelle-Chambertin with perfumed brambly red berry fruit, wild hedgerow and crushed stone scents. Despite the slight reduction, the intensity comes through. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and gentle grip. It's quite saline toward the finish with a hint of pain d'épices on the aftertaste. This is very promising. Drink: 2029-2055. (Jan 2025)"

93-96 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 3 different parcels that total 1.85 ha). An airy, cool and restrained nose exhibits ample amounts of spice nuances on the overtly floral-suffused red berry, game and earth wisps. The gorgeously textured, super-sleek and intensely mineral-driven broad-shouldered but refined flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere, compact and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is terrific as there is an exquisite acid/fruit/tannins balance. Drink: 2038+. (Jan 2025)"

94-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Notes of orange zest, plums, dark berries and spices introduce the 2023 Chambertin Grand Cru, followed by a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered palate. It's the most muscular, structured wine in the range, though that impression was likely amplified by a touch of youthful reduction when I tasted it. (Jan 2025)"