Domaine Rossignol Trapet, Beaune 1er Cru, Teurons, Burgundy, France, 2023

Producer Profile

The 14ha Domaine Rossignol-Trapet was created as recently as 1990 when the original Louis Trapet vineyard holdings were divided between his daughter and son-in-law, Jacques Rossignol.

Since then Jacques’ two sons, Nicolas and David, have gradually taken over the reins of the business, and the domaine has been certified 100% biodynamic since 2004. With vineyards spread equally across Village, 1er Cru and Grand Cru holdings in Gevrey Chambertin, the domaine offers a fascinating insight into the sheer variety of flavours that this famous Burgundy village can muster. They prefer to harvest later and use less new oak, as their aim is to achieve fruit ripeness rather than oak dominance. Purity of fruit and freshness are the hallmarks here.

Viticulture

Rooted in Burgundian tradition yet embracing modern practices, the Domaine has been fully biodynamic since 2004, using plant-based preparations and natural methods to strengthen vines and preserve biodiversity. Certified by Ecocert and bearing the AB organic label, their approach prioritises environmental respect, soil health, and vine balance through careful pruning, green harvesting, and high-density planting, ensuring optimal grape maturity and quality.

Winemaking

Hand-picked by an experienced team, ensuring only the ripest and healthiest fruit is selected. Whole bunches are transported in small cases to the winery, sorted, and placed into vats by gravity. Depending on the vintage, 60–100% of bunches are de-stemmed, followed by maceration lasting 15–25 days with daily tasting and analysis. Gentle pneumatic pressing precedes barrel ageing, with natural clarification and no filtration, preserving Pinot Noir’s finesse. Oak barrels sourced from Central France enhance maturation, bouquet, and stability, while bottles are stored horizontally for ideal ageing.

Tasting Note

A fuller bodied wine that balances fine tannins and minerality from its terroir with a darker, juicy spicy fruit.

Food matching

Mushroom linguine, cheeses, particularly goat's cheese and Citeaux , game birds like pheasant or partridge.