2010 Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils Latricieres Chambertin G.Cru

Burghound 95: A very cool yet clearly ripe nose of red berry fruit liqueur, wet stone and a plethora of floral nuances leads to beautifully well-detailed, concentrated and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a highly persistent, indeed even explosive if overtly austere finish. This saline-infused beauty is textbook Latricières though it's also one that will require a long snooze in the cellar as the supporting tannins are fine but notably dense.

Vinous 95: Bright medium ruby. Wild, showy, vibrant nose offers scents of raspberry, game, iron and minerals. Stains the palate with red berry and mineral flavors. Remarkably vibrant and youthful grand cru with powerful dry extract. Finishes with noble tannins that dust the molars. This wonderfully delineated wine should last a long time.

William Kelley 96: The 2010 Latricieres-Chambertin reveals incredible depth and delineation in its aromas and flavors. Layers of dark cherries, plums, menthol and spices are layered into the vibrant, focused finish. This, too, represents the height of finesse in Burgundy. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040. Jean-Louis Trapet is a quiet man, but when you make wines like these, words aren’t necessary. The Trapet 2010s are striking, but like everywhere else there isn’t much to go around. Trapet did not make his Gevrey villages Ostrea and the 1er Crus Clos Prieur and Petite Chapelle because yields were so small. None of the 2010s had at the time of my visit. I also tasted a number of 2009s that have turned out as good or better than I had expected. Trapet doesn’t seem to get anywhere near the recognition the wines deserve. There may be trendier domaines out there, but few that are at this level.