2019 Jean-Claude Ramonet Bourgogne Chardonnay

About Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet

Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet is among the absolute top wines in Burgundy. The family-run estate is located in Chassagne-Montrachet and is currently led by Jean-Claude Ramonet, who continues his father Pierre's legacy. The estate owns vineyards in some of the most prestigious appellations of the Côte de Beaune, including Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Le Montrachet. Yet Ramonet also manages to bring the same precision, purity, and tension to his regional wines that have made his grands crus so famous.

Ramonet's style is characterized by wines with a striking freshness, pure fruit expression, and a subtle use of oak. The focus is always on balance and elegance. Even in the simpler appellations, the signature remains unmistakable: concentrated, vibrant, and with a mineral undertone typical of the chalky soils of the Côte de Beaune.

The Bourgogne Chardonnay 2019

The 2019 Bourgogne Chardonnay comes from plots around Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet. The vines are planted on chalky clay soils, which lend tension and minerality to the wine. The grapes were harvested entirely by hand and carefully selected. After a gentle pressing, fermentation took place in French oak barrels, only a small portion of which were new, to give the wine a light, supportive oaky note without overpowering the fruit.

The 2019 vintage was particularly favorable for white Burgundy. The warm, dry summer produced grapes of perfect ripeness, while cool nights preserved acidity. The result is a wine with ripe yellow fruit, tension, and length. A Burgundy that reveals the hand of a great winemaker.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, the wine has a bright, light golden color. The nose is seductive and complex, with aromas of lemon, peach, ripe apple, and a subtle hint of vanilla and brioche. On the palate, the wine displays a beautiful balance between freshness and softness. The fruit is pure and vibrant, with notes of citrus and white flowers, followed by a refined, mineral finish. The light oak adds depth and structure without sacrificing elegance.

The 2019 Bourgogne Chardonnay is already wonderfully approachable, but could gain complexity with a few years of bottle aging. A wine that will appeal to both the novice Burgundy enthusiast and the seasoned connoisseur.

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Wine and food pairings

• Pan-fried sea bass with lemon and fennel – the fresh acidity and light wood flavor create a perfect balance with the delicate fish.
• Chicken fillet with mushroom cream sauce – the creaminess of the dish complements the round texture of the wine beautifully.
• Risotto with Parmesan and green asparagus – the mineral freshness balances the creamy mouthfeel of the risotto.
• Roasted scallops with cauliflower cream – the wine enhances the soft, salty notes of the scallops.
• Fresh goat cheese with honey – the freshness and citrus aromas of the wine make this a classic pairing.
• Baked cod with leek and lemon butter – the wine keeps the dish light and elegant, with a lovely harmony of fruit and acidity.

ABOUT JEAN-CLAUDE RAMONET

Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet are the third generation to manage the magnificent Ramonet estate, tasked with maintaining its magnificently built reputation. It's said that grandfather Pierre 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 acquire parcels of vines in his chosen village, Chassagne. Today, they own 17 hectares. In Chassagne, they grow the very fine premiers crus Ruchottes, Morgeots, Caillerets, Clos-de-la-Boudriotte, Clos-Saint-Jean, Chaumées, and Vergers, as well as Bâtard and Bienvenues. Ramonet has recently expanded into Saint-Aubin (Les Charmois) and Puligny-Montrachet (Champ-Canet and a very beautiful village). The average age of the vines is 60 years, and yields per hectare are exceptionally low. Depending on the quality, the wines are aged for between 12 and 15 months in a mix of new and used oak barrels (generally 30% new oak). They are aged for extended periods on the lees, with light filtration and only occasional batonnage. The Ramonet brothers, like their grandfather, have remained true winegrowers, but the distribution of their wines is a global battle. In theory, Noël is responsible for the cellars and Jean-Claude for the vineyards.