1990 Gevrey Chambertin

Jean Trapet's son, Jean-Louis, is now making the wines at this domaine. He has implemented some fundamental changes, such as (1) extending the maceration by 3-4 days, (2) pruning for lower yields, and (3) considering the possibility of organically farming his vineyards. The wines are still filtered, but Jean-Louis claims the filtration is less severe than in the past. When I tasted these wines in November, 1991, prior to bottling, I thought they were average to above average in quality. After bottling, I am less certain. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT.