Domaine Rossignol-Trapet — Precision in the Service of Pinot Noir
Gevrey-Chambertin • Côte de Nuits • Burgundy — Family estate ~14 ha • Certified biodynamic since 2008
A Demanding and Living Approach
Born from the union of two great Burgundian families, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, located in Gevrey-Chambertin, cultivates around 14 hectares on some of the finest terroirs of the Côte de Nuits. Run by David and Nicolas Rossignol, the estate adopted biodynamic viticulture early on, with certification since 2008, applying a demanding and meticulous approach both in the vineyard and the cellar. Their vision: to reveal the great terroirs of Gevrey in a pure, precise and vibrant style.
Vineyard & Farming Practices
- 14 hectares spread across village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations in Gevrey-Chambertin.
- Biodynamic farming certified since 2008: careful soil work, natural treatments, lunar cycle respect.
- Manual harvest with strict sorting to ensure purity and precision.
Winemaking & Aging
- Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a variable proportion of whole clusters depending on the vintage.
- Gentle extractions, low-intervention winemaking to preserve terroir expression.
- Aging in oak barrels for 12 to 18 months with limited new oak.
House Style
- Elegant, refined wines, dense without heaviness, with silky tannins.
- Natural freshness, precise aromatics: ripe red fruits, sweet spices, dried flowers, mineral edge.
- Approachable in youth yet gaining complexity with age.
Signature Wines
| Cuvée | Appellation | Profile & Style |
|---|---|---|
| Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes | Village | Pure typicity, ripe fruit, supple structure |
| Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Petite Chapelle” | Premier Cru | Fine, floral, precise, beautifully pure |
| Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Cherbaudes” | Premier Cru | Fleshy, deep, black cherry and forest floor |
| Chapelle-Chambertin | Grand Cru | Grand vin of emotion, long, refined, delicately spiced |
| Latricières-Chambertin | Grand Cru | Taut, mineral, linear, crystalline expression |
A Genuine and Rising Estate
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet embodies a respectful and precise vision of Burgundy, where biodynamics is not a marketing tool but a deep conviction. The result: wines that live up to Gevrey’s finest terroirs, combining elegance, precision and energy.