2005 Domaine Trapet Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2005 Chapelle-Chambertin ‰ÛÒ from what the Trapet family, but others too, refer to as the warmest, sweetest spot on these rocks ‰ÛÒ exudes black cherry, licorice, lily flower, and mocha. Rich, creamy, and soft on the palate (particularly for a 2005), but without being overly fat, and with a lightly-cooked aspect to its black fruits yet preserving an infectious juiciness, this offers a veritable welcome mat of a finish. While it will doubtless age positively for a decade or more, it should drink well much sooner. (DS)