2005 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
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Description
The Ramonet estate was founded in the 1920s by Pierre Ramonet and has become a prestigious address in Puligny‑Montrachet. Since 1984, brothers Jean‑Claude (vineyard) and Noël Ramonet (cellar) have managed the 17 hectares of vineyards spread over Puligny‑Montrachet and Chassagne‑Montrachet :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. The climate in the Côte de Beaune is continental, with warm summers and cool nights, which gives the Chardonnay grape its fine acidity and elegance. The soil is chalky with marl, ideal for the expression of complexity and minerality in the wines
This Grand Cru is made from 100% Chardonnay, originating from the southern part of Puligny‑Montrachet on the steep, chalky slopes of Chevalier‑Montrachet. The 2005 vintage saw an exceptionally warm summer with limited yields and full ripeness. The full, ripe grapes were harvested by hand. After gentle pressing, cold clarification and temperature-controlled fermentation followed in French oak barrels, with a high proportion of new wood. The wine was aged in barrel for 18 to 20 months, with batônnage to enrich the texture, followed by careful clarification and bottling.
In the glass this wine shows a medium golden yellow colour with subtle amber reflections, typical of its age and stage of maturation. The nose opens with rich, toasty notes, intermingled with white flowers, citrus blossom and floral nuance. Behind this are deeper aromas of toasted bread, vanilla and a buttery profile. Allen Meadows described “a very toasty nose frames notably ripe and airy white flower and citrus blossom aromas” On the palate the wine is rich and powerful, with a velvety texture and impressive concentration. Flavour notes of ripe pear, citrus peel, butter, vanilla and soft oak merge. The finish is long, mineral and complex, with the acidity providing freshness despite the lush body
What experts say about this 2005 chevalier‑montrachet
Allen Meadows rates this specimen with 93 points: “A massive wine of immense proportions … yet it can't hide the elegance and purity of the ripe orchard fruit … underpinned by ripe citrus infused acidity and huge length.” CellarTracker calls the wine “rich, sweet and creamy … vibrant and very fresh”
Would you like to order wines from 2005 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru online?
This Grand Cru is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse, perfectly preserved until delivery or purchase. When you collect yourself, you will usually receive an attractive discount — visible when you select 'Collect' on the checkout page. Grandcruwijnen is located in Dordrecht, near the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .
You can read the full reviews from international journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous via the links next to the image. Free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to go with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
6 food and wine pairings with the 2005 Chevalier Montrachet
- Roasted Lobster with Lemon Butter Sauce : The creamy texture and citrus notes match the rich, buttery depth of the wine.
- Gently grilled scallops on cauliflower puree : the subtle sweetness and soft texture accentuate the floral and mineral notes.
- Classic veal sweetbreads with truffle jus : the umami and creaminess are balanced by the wine's acidity and oak complexity.
- Pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc and capers : salty minerality and refined acidity complement the delicate citrus and oak notes.
- Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto : Earthy notes complement the toast, nuts and rich body.
- White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and salmon : the fresh acids and creamy sauce enhance the elegance and length of the wine.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Jean Claude Ramonet |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Drinking as of | 2012 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
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Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet are the third generation to manage the grand winery of Ramonet, with the mission of maintaining its wonderfully built reputation. Grandfather Pierre is said to have arrived in Burgundy in the late 1920s with nothing more than his knapsack. After years of buying grapes and making wine from them, he was gradually able to buy vineyards in his chosen village of Chassagne. The ultimate highlight in 1978 was the purchase of a plot of land from Le Montrachet, and paid in cash too!
Pierre Ramonet died in 1994 at the age of 88. But its echo lives in the wines, in the capable hands of his grandsons Noël and Jean-Claude who have continued its reputation since 1984 (under the strict command of the grandfather). The original Ramonets came from Bresse on the other side of the Saône from Chalon. In the 19th century, a branch settled in Beaune, where they were millers. The mill went bankrupt and one of them, Claude, moved to Chassagne, where he became a Tacheron, a vineyard worker who is paid by the amount of land he farms. Claude had three children; a daughter who married Georges Bachelet (hence the current domain Bachelet-Ramonet) and two sons, Pierre, born in 1906 and Claude (1914). Pierre married Lucie Prudhon (for a time the wine was sold as Domaine Ramonet-Prudhon). They had only one son, André (1934), father of Noël and Jean-Claude.
Today they own 17 hectares. In the Chassagne the very beautiful premiers crus Ruchottes, Morgeots, Caillerets, Clos-de-la-Boudriotte, Clos-Saint-Jean, Chaumées and Vergers, but also Bâtard and Bienvenues. Recently, Ramonet has been able to expand in Saint-Aubin (Les Charmois) and Puligny-Montrachet (Champ-Canet and a very beautiful villages). The average age of the vines is 60 years and the yields per hectare are very low. Depending on the quality, the wines are aged between 12 and 15 months in a mix of new and used oak barrels (generally 30% new oak). Long maturation on the yeast tracks, light filtering and only occasional batonnage. The Ramonet brothers have remained true winegrowers, just like their grandfather, but the distribution of their wines is being fought over the world. In theory, Noël is responsible for the wine cellars and Jean Claude for the vineyards.
The Ramonet estate was founded in the 1920s by Pierre Ramonet and has become a prestigious address in Puligny‑Montrachet. Since 1984, brothers Jean‑Claude (vineyard) and Noël Ramonet (cellar) have managed the 17 hectares of vineyards spread over Puligny‑Montrachet and Chassagne‑Montrachet :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. The climate in the Côte de Beaune is continental, with warm summers and cool nights, which gives the Chardonnay grape its fine acidity and elegance. The soil is chalky with marl, ideal for the expression of complexity and minerality in the wines
This Grand Cru is made from 100% Chardonnay, originating from the southern part of Puligny‑Montrachet on the steep, chalky slopes of Chevalier‑Montrachet. The 2005 vintage saw an exceptionally warm summer with limited yields and full ripeness. The full, ripe grapes were harvested by hand. After gentle pressing, cold clarification and temperature-controlled fermentation followed in French oak barrels, with a high proportion of new wood. The wine was aged in barrel for 18 to 20 months, with batônnage to enrich the texture, followed by careful clarification and bottling.
In the glass this wine shows a medium golden yellow colour with subtle amber reflections, typical of its age and stage of maturation. The nose opens with rich, toasty notes, intermingled with white flowers, citrus blossom and floral nuance. Behind this are deeper aromas of toasted bread, vanilla and a buttery profile. Allen Meadows described “a very toasty nose frames notably ripe and airy white flower and citrus blossom aromas” On the palate the wine is rich and powerful, with a velvety texture and impressive concentration. Flavour notes of ripe pear, citrus peel, butter, vanilla and soft oak merge. The finish is long, mineral and complex, with the acidity providing freshness despite the lush body
What experts say about this 2005 chevalier‑montrachet
Allen Meadows rates this specimen with 93 points: “A massive wine of immense proportions … yet it can't hide the elegance and purity of the ripe orchard fruit … underpinned by ripe citrus infused acidity and huge length.” CellarTracker calls the wine “rich, sweet and creamy … vibrant and very fresh”
Would you like to order wines from 2005 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru online?
This Grand Cru is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse, perfectly preserved until delivery or purchase. When you collect yourself, you will usually receive an attractive discount — visible when you select 'Collect' on the checkout page. Grandcruwijnen is located in Dordrecht, near the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .
You can read the full reviews from international journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous via the links next to the image. Free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to go with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
6 food and wine pairings with the 2005 Chevalier Montrachet
- Roasted Lobster with Lemon Butter Sauce : The creamy texture and citrus notes match the rich, buttery depth of the wine.
- Gently grilled scallops on cauliflower puree : the subtle sweetness and soft texture accentuate the floral and mineral notes.
- Classic veal sweetbreads with truffle jus : the umami and creaminess are balanced by the wine's acidity and oak complexity.
- Pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc and capers : salty minerality and refined acidity complement the delicate citrus and oak notes.
- Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto : Earthy notes complement the toast, nuts and rich body.
- White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and salmon : the fresh acids and creamy sauce enhance the elegance and length of the wine.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Jean Claude Ramonet |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Drinking as of | 2012 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet are the third generation to manage the grand winery of Ramonet, with the mission of maintaining its wonderfully built reputation. Grandfather Pierre is said to have arrived in Burgundy in the late 1920s with nothing more than his knapsack. After years of buying grapes and making wine from them, he was gradually able to buy vineyards in his chosen village of Chassagne. The ultimate highlight in 1978 was the purchase of a plot of land from Le Montrachet, and paid in cash too!
Pierre Ramonet died in 1994 at the age of 88. But its echo lives in the wines, in the capable hands of his grandsons Noël and Jean-Claude who have continued its reputation since 1984 (under the strict command of the grandfather). The original Ramonets came from Bresse on the other side of the Saône from Chalon. In the 19th century, a branch settled in Beaune, where they were millers. The mill went bankrupt and one of them, Claude, moved to Chassagne, where he became a Tacheron, a vineyard worker who is paid by the amount of land he farms. Claude had three children; a daughter who married Georges Bachelet (hence the current domain Bachelet-Ramonet) and two sons, Pierre, born in 1906 and Claude (1914). Pierre married Lucie Prudhon (for a time the wine was sold as Domaine Ramonet-Prudhon). They had only one son, André (1934), father of Noël and Jean-Claude.
Today they own 17 hectares. In the Chassagne the very beautiful premiers crus Ruchottes, Morgeots, Caillerets, Clos-de-la-Boudriotte, Clos-Saint-Jean, Chaumées and Vergers, but also Bâtard and Bienvenues. Recently, Ramonet has been able to expand in Saint-Aubin (Les Charmois) and Puligny-Montrachet (Champ-Canet and a very beautiful villages). The average age of the vines is 60 years and the yields per hectare are very low. Depending on the quality, the wines are aged between 12 and 15 months in a mix of new and used oak barrels (generally 30% new oak). Long maturation on the yeast tracks, light filtering and only occasional batonnage. The Ramonet brothers have remained true winegrowers, just like their grandfather, but the distribution of their wines is being fought over the world. In theory, Noël is responsible for the wine cellars and Jean Claude for the vineyards.