Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2020 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet

CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET 1C CAILLERETS

小石の畑が生む、塩気と厚み。

名門ラモネが、屈指の銘醸一級畑レ・カイユレから紡ぐ一本です。その名（caillou＝小石）が示すとおり、石灰と小石の豊かな土壌が塩気を帯びたミネラルを与えます。輝きのある黄金色から、白桃や柑橘の花、ローストしたヘーゼルナッツの香り。熟した黄色系果実に生き生きとした酸とほのかなスモーキーさが重なり、ラモネ特有のスペアミントを思わせる清涼感が全体を引き締めます。2020年は傑出した年。今から熟成まで長く愉しめます。

Item code

C20W3264

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

White

Region

Burgundy

Appellation

AOP Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets

Vintage

2020

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol

13.5%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

10–12°C

Recommended glass

White wine glass (larger bowl)

Tasting note

The wine boasts a brilliant golden hue, with aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, roasted hazelnuts, and delicate minerality. On the palate, it is both concentrated and refined, with ripe yellow fruits, vibrant acidity, and a subtle smoky nuance, creating a magnificent balance. A long finish underscores its high quality. 2020 was an outstanding vintage for Ramonet, offering rich concentration and density, and Ramonet's signature spearmint-like freshness that binds everything together. This is a first-class masterpiece that can be enjoyed now and for many years to come, harmonizing the salty minerality from the limestone and pebble soils with dense, rich fruit.

Food pairing

Grilled lobster and tiger prawns Pan-seared flounder or sea bass with white wine sauce Creamed chicken breast or guinea fowl

Winemaking & technical data

Producer: Founded in the 1930s. A prestigious Chassagne estate run by Pierre Ramonet's grandsons, brothers Noel and Jean-Claude Ramonet.
Vineyard: "Les Caillerets," a renowned Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet. As the vineyard name suggests (caillou = pebble), the soil contains a high proportion of limestone and pebbles.
Vine Age and Yield: The average vine age is approximately 60 years, and the yield per hectare is extremely low.
Viticultural Philosophy: They believe that healthy soil, mature old vines, and low yields are the keys to high quality, and in recent years, they have focused even more on vineyard work.
Aging: Aged for 12 to 15 months in a mix of new and used barrels (generally 30% new oak), depending on the quality. It is aged for a long period on its lees, with light filtration and very restrained bâtonnage.
Winemaking Philosophy: Aged primarily in neutral French oak barrels, resulting in a reductive, flinty, and powerful style.