Domaine Ramonet is undoubtedly regarded amongst the top producers of white wines in the world, and the one most closely associated with Burgundy’s Chassagne-Montrachet. Jean-Claude and Noël assiduously safeguard the 17-hectare property created bit-by-bit by their grandfather Pierre Ramonet in the 1920s and have made even their village-level offerings some of the most sought after in collector circles, never mind their Premier and Grand Cru bottles. Well-sited, older vines towards the top of the climat “Les Fairendes” provide the fruit here, which is usually the most aromatic and expressive of the Premier Cru cuvées. 

Winemaking for all bottles hews to the traditional, allowing the hallowed terroirs to shine—extended lees contact, some bâtonnage (lees-stirring) and long oak aging (33% new) add depth and richness to Chassagne’s overarching stoniness. A strong vintage has brought an open fruit expression of citrus and tree fruit, as well as good weight and supple texture, buoyed with creamy oak. A unifying core of minerals and fresh acids brings focus and gives incredible length on the finish. Complete and delicious now, this will gain in complexity over the upcoming years. A classic expression of Chassagne, made by a legendary house—what more could you ask for? Don’t dawdle, as just 700 bottles came to the US!