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1998 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos-Prieur 1er Cru

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Gevrey Chambertin

Burgundy

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Vintages
20232022202120202019201820172015201420112009200820072006200520042002200120001999199819971996
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Jean-Louis Trapet gave his fruit an extended cold maceration of eight to ten days following the '98 harvest, then did gentler and somewhat less frequent punching down of the cap because of the tougher tannins of the vintage. (Since '96, Trapet has used broad, shallow stainless steel tanks that allow for easier pigeage. The wines, from yields generally in the 25 hectoliters-per-hectare range according to Trapet, offer unusually lush textures for the vintage, thanks in part to minimal use of SO2 which many '98s in other cellars have been absorbing at a snail's pace. Several of the Trapet '98 cuvees show exotic torrefaction notes of bitter chocolate, espresso or mocha. The '97s at this address, especially Trapet's trio of Gevrey grand crus, have turned out extremely well. (A Patrick Lesec Selection; importers include The Stacole Company, Boca Raton, FL; Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; and Fine Vines, Maywood, IL)