Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée 1859" 2023

95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The old-vine bottling from Trapet labelled 1859 is among the most impressive village-level wines in Gevrey. The deeply coloured wine has lush, ripe aromas of blackberry and plum and hints of eucalyptus, dark chocolate and earth. The texture is almost impossibly dense, with firm tannins and a very long finish. The grapes are from two parcels in the lieux-dits En Dérée and Champerrier with ancient vines (some exceeding a century) that have been converted to échalas (growing on stakes), fermented entirely or mostly as whole clusters. A memorable wine. Drinking Window: 2027-2050. (10/18/24)"

94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The Gevrey 1859 is characterized by pulpy, understated fruit, lingering with a subtle, noble vegetal note. (2026)"

92-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "80% whole bunch vinification for this special cuvée which blends two of the original Trapet family vineyards, En Derée and Champerrier. A crimson colour, a little darker, and the whole bunches are much more evident even with a chocolate note. Juicy and joyous, with the youthful dry patch of the stems which disappears with age. A slight youthful astringence, but this too will pass. (Nov 2024)"

91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée 1859 is a blend of Champ Perrier Bas and En Derae lieux-dits, the first parcels purchased when the domaine was addressed in the titular year. This has an expressive, impressively delineated bouquet with black cherry and Dorset plum notes and a deft, savory touch. Its palate is very well balanced, with the 80% whole cluster imparting subtle peppery notes, good depth and body toward the finish. This is very classy. Drink: 2027-2042. (Jan 2025)"

91 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2025).