Marsannay Rouge Trapet 2019 (750ML)

89-91 Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Aromas of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate and orange oil introduce Trapet's 2019 Marsannay, a medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated wine that's vibrant and charming, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a succulent core of fruit." 1/21

89-91 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2019 Marsannay Rouge, which had just been racked, has a very well-defined bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit plus touches of fresh fig and licorice aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite compact toward the finish, revealing a touch of tobacco on the aftertaste. A lovely Marsannay but it will need 2–3 years in bottle." 12/20

88-91 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound: "This is also cool and earthy with notes of plum, lavender and pretty whiff of spice. There is a finer texture to the energetic medium weight flavors that exude a subtle salinity on the youthfully austere, rustic and solidly persistent. This is a lovely effort that should also drink well early but could easily be held for up to a decade." 1/21