Chassagne-Montrachet 2021 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet

CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET

村名ながら別格、ラモネの繊細。

白の聖地シャサーニュ・モンラッシェを代表する名門ラモネによる、村名ながら別格の一本。淡いレモンイエローの外観から、青りんごや洋梨、レモン、グレープフルーツの果実に、ミントやフェンネル、ライムを思わせる清涼感あるアロマが立ち上がります。樽の要素は控えめに背景へ溶け込み、優しく包み込むような口当たり。2021年らしい軽やかな骨格ながら決して痩せず、高めの酸が全体を引き締めます。帆立貝のポワレや平目のカルパッチョと。

Item code

C21W3263

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

White

Region

Burgundy

Appellation

AOP Chassagne-Montrachet

Vintage

2021

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol

13.5%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

10–12°C

Recommended glass

White wine glass (larger bowl)

Tasting note

A pale lemon-yellow in appearance, it presents refreshing aromas of green apple, pear, lemon, and grapefruit, along with hints of mint, fennel, and lime. The oak elements subtly recede into the background, revealing a delicate and beautiful fragrance that is unmistakably Ramonet. It offers an elegant, precise, and gently enveloping mouthfeel. While possessing a light structure characteristic of the 2021 vintage, it never loses its refined fruitiness. High acidity tightens the overall profile, leading to a long finish with a mineral touch. It is enjoyable now but promises further complexity with several years of aging.

Food pairing

Flounder or seabass carpaccio Pan-seared scallops Chicken breast in cream sauce

Winemaking & technical data

Producer: Founded in the 1920s by Pierre Ramonet. Currently led by Jean-Claude and his brother Noël, this is a prestigious domaine in Chassagne.
Soil: Predominantly limestone, from village-level plots in Chassagne-Montrachet.
Vintage: 2021 was a cool and challenging year for Burgundy. Spring frost reduced yields, but producers who meticulously managed their vineyards created wines with freshness and clear definition.
Winemaking: Grapes are delicately pressed, and new oak is used very sparingly, with the exception of the Grand Cru.
Winemaking Philosophy: The most captivating aspect is its purity. Many attempt to imitate, but few achieve the clear minerality and distinct character that is pursued.