This is something of a regal union, the Rossignol family having owned vineyards in Volnay since the 16th Century and Trapets since the 18th. Rossignol-Trapet is the result of a marriage of Jacques Rossignol and Mado Trapet. Given their connections, they have some pretty good dirt and, from what we tasted, they have good touch in the cellar. Also important is that they have a reasonable grip on reality as far as pricing goes. It’s a rare find in Burgundy and this domaine is still a little under the radar as far as the critics go but that’s OK with us. The farming here is biodynamic and the transferring and racking is all done by gravity so as not to shock the wine. Everything in the vineyard is done by hand including getting the same team to pick every year. In other words, it sounds like they are doing everything right and, while these might not be the flashiest on the block, Burgundy lovers should be well pleased.
This is one of those curious vineyards that has sections that are Premier Cru and sections that are not. This is from the finest part, a section located just below the Grand Cru Mazis. The fruit here is really spicy and it gears up in the glass to show an intoxicating melange of red fruits, brown spice, clove and a little mineral. Filigreed and just plain pretty, this is an engaging example of Gevrey with an almost feminine demeanor. Really impressive, a Burghound 91.
