This is serious Champagne for the next 4-6 years

licorice and lavender all develop in the glass in this unctuous yet mid-weight

This has to be the best wine ever produced at Catena

Drink it over the next 6-7 years

This is very Gevrey in character with that sort of intense animale element that some 1ers have

Trapet Pere et Fils, Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Vintage:2009 This is serious Champagne forMore wood than is typical for Trapet is present on the lightly herbal tea inflected aromas of red and dark cherry, earth and a hint of humus. The nicely vibrant medium weight flavors possess a sleek mouthfeel and reasonably good concentration before culminating in a noticeably warm if delicious finish. Not surprisingly, this will need a few years to develop better depth but its not so structured as to be unapproachable young.