Smooth and full-bodied, this wine shows power and tannin under a silky surface. There are rich, ripe flavors of perfumed black fruits, acidity and wood leading to a finish of juicy red fruits and herbs.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
Initially austere, with dry tannins, this wine then opens up spectacularly. There are aromas of new wood and red fruits; the palate is treated to a rich, rolling velvet texture overlain with berry fruits, sweet acidity and a delicious, open, juicy finish. It will be even better in 5–10 years, but works well now.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
Dense structure is the hallmark of this wine from the premier cru, which is downslope from La Chapelle Grand Cru. Despite the weighty tannins, this is delicate, with a silky feel edging its way in. Expect it to mature over the next 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
The domaine of Rossignol-Trapet is relatively new, started in 1990 in Gevrey-Chambertin, but both families have been producing wine for generations. Their village Gevrey-Chambertin shows considerable amounts of wood and spice flavors, some acidity and quite tight red fruits.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
Dark plums and acidity pair together in this well-made, fresh wine. Rossignol-Trapet owns vines only just the wrong side of the tracks in Gevrey-Chambertin from which this wine is made. It is firm, tannic but with plenty of fruit.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)