2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2040 |
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Description
The history of Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet and Burgundy
Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet is a family-owned estate with deep roots in Chassagne-Montrachet, the heart of the Côte de Beaune. Since its founding in the 1930s, the estate has built a reputation for white wines of exceptional purity, tension and ageing potential. The Ramonet family owns plots in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards, including Le Montrachet – one of the highest Grand Cru terroirs for Chardonnay worldwide. The wines are characterised by precision, minerality and an impressive balance between power and finesse.
The terroir of Le Montrachet Grand Cru
Le Montrachet is located on the border between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet and enjoys a perfect southern exposure. The vineyard has a complex limestone soil with clay and marl, which ensures ideal water management and deep rooting of the vines. Due to the microclimate and the location at an altitude of approximately 260-280 meters, the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. This results in Chardonnay wines with structure, minerality and enormous aromatic depth.
The 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru is one of the rarest and most sought-after white wines from Burgundy. This wine comes from an exceptionally small parcel in the legendary Le Montrachet vineyard, located on the border of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. Domaine Ramonet acquired this parcel in 1978, making it one of the few producers with access to this prestigious terroir.
Grapes, harvest and vinification of the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru
2018 was a warm and bountiful vintage in Burgundy. The Chardonnay grapes for this Grand Cru were hand-harvested, carefully selected and softly pressed. The alcoholic fermentation took place in French oak barrels, a significant portion of which were new. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured on its fine lees for approximately 15 to 18 months. Ramonet is known for limiting the use of wood so as not to overpower the terroir and the grape. Every step of the vinification is aimed at preserving purity and structure.
Color, aroma and taste of 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru shows a deep golden yellow colour with bright brilliance. The nose is intense and complex with layers of ripe citrus, white flowers, toasted hazelnuts, honey, flint and subtle wood notes. On the palate it is full, broad and perfectly layered with a core of ripe fruit, lively acidity and a powerful mineral structure. The finish is long, tense and elegant, with nuances of salt, citrus peel and almond. This wine is already impressive, but will gain in depth with age.
Order wines from 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru online?
The 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru is available through our webshop and is stored in our professionally conditioned Wine Warehouse. If you choose to collect, you will often receive an attractive discount. You will see this immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. You can collect the wine in Dordrecht, located next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .
Want to read the full reviews by international wine journalists like Robert Parker, James Suckling and Vinous? These are available via the links next to the image. This service is free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Need advice on the right wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . This free service is available to customers of Grandcruwijnen.
Wine and food pairings with 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru
Lobster with beurre blanc and tarragon: The creaminess and fine spiciness match the structure and intensity of the wine.
Roasted turbot with lemon thyme and artichoke: The firm texture of the fish and earthy tones are beautifully balanced by the fresh acids.
Risotto with morels and Parmesan: The umami and creaminess enhance the depth and complexity of the wine.
Grilled courgette with lemon ricotta and almond flakes: Vegetarian, fresh and rich in texture; goes well with the lively structure.
Poached chicken with truffle jus and celeriac puree: The rich flavours and velvety mouthfeel resonate beautifully with the soft wood tones.
Oysters au gratin with parsley and lemon zest: A distinctive combination in which salt, fat and freshness come together beautifully with the elegant tension of the wine.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Winery | Jean Claude Ramonet |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| 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 history of Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet and Burgundy
Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet is a family-owned estate with deep roots in Chassagne-Montrachet, the heart of the Côte de Beaune. Since its founding in the 1930s, the estate has built a reputation for white wines of exceptional purity, tension and ageing potential. The Ramonet family owns plots in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards, including Le Montrachet – one of the highest Grand Cru terroirs for Chardonnay worldwide. The wines are characterised by precision, minerality and an impressive balance between power and finesse.
The terroir of Le Montrachet Grand Cru
Le Montrachet is located on the border between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet and enjoys a perfect southern exposure. The vineyard has a complex limestone soil with clay and marl, which ensures ideal water management and deep rooting of the vines. Due to the microclimate and the location at an altitude of approximately 260-280 meters, the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. This results in Chardonnay wines with structure, minerality and enormous aromatic depth.
The 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru is one of the rarest and most sought-after white wines from Burgundy. This wine comes from an exceptionally small parcel in the legendary Le Montrachet vineyard, located on the border of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. Domaine Ramonet acquired this parcel in 1978, making it one of the few producers with access to this prestigious terroir.
Grapes, harvest and vinification of the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru
2018 was a warm and bountiful vintage in Burgundy. The Chardonnay grapes for this Grand Cru were hand-harvested, carefully selected and softly pressed. The alcoholic fermentation took place in French oak barrels, a significant portion of which were new. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matured on its fine lees for approximately 15 to 18 months. Ramonet is known for limiting the use of wood so as not to overpower the terroir and the grape. Every step of the vinification is aimed at preserving purity and structure.
Color, aroma and taste of 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru shows a deep golden yellow colour with bright brilliance. The nose is intense and complex with layers of ripe citrus, white flowers, toasted hazelnuts, honey, flint and subtle wood notes. On the palate it is full, broad and perfectly layered with a core of ripe fruit, lively acidity and a powerful mineral structure. The finish is long, tense and elegant, with nuances of salt, citrus peel and almond. This wine is already impressive, but will gain in depth with age.
Order wines from 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru online?
The 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru is available through our webshop and is stored in our professionally conditioned Wine Warehouse. If you choose to collect, you will often receive an attractive discount. You will see this immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. You can collect the wine in Dordrecht, located next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .
Want to read the full reviews by international wine journalists like Robert Parker, James Suckling and Vinous? These are available via the links next to the image. This service is free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Need advice on the right wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . This free service is available to customers of Grandcruwijnen.
Wine and food pairings with 2018 Jean-Claude Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru
Lobster with beurre blanc and tarragon: The creaminess and fine spiciness match the structure and intensity of the wine.
Roasted turbot with lemon thyme and artichoke: The firm texture of the fish and earthy tones are beautifully balanced by the fresh acids.
Risotto with morels and Parmesan: The umami and creaminess enhance the depth and complexity of the wine.
Grilled courgette with lemon ricotta and almond flakes: Vegetarian, fresh and rich in texture; goes well with the lively structure.
Poached chicken with truffle jus and celeriac puree: The rich flavours and velvety mouthfeel resonate beautifully with the soft wood tones.
Oysters au gratin with parsley and lemon zest: A distinctive combination in which salt, fat and freshness come together beautifully with the elegant tension of the wine.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Winery | Jean Claude Ramonet |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| 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.