2020 Jean-Claude Ramonet Coteaux Bourguignons

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the Jean-Claude Ramonet winery in Chassagne-Montrachet

Domaine Ramonet, located in Chassagne-Montrachet, is one of Burgundy's most respected wineries. Founded in the early 20th century by Pierre Ramonet, it has long symbolized precision, tranquility, and balance in winemaking. Today, Jean-Claude and Noël Ramonet lead the estate with the same attention to detail and terroir expression that made their father famous.

Ramonet enjoys international renown for its white grand crus from Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, but its red and regional wines are also crafted with the same care and elegance. The 2020 Coteaux Bourguignons is a prime example: a pure, fruity wine that perfectly expresses the house's style.

the Coteaux Bourguignons appellation

Coteaux Bourguignons is a broad appellation established in 2011 as the successor to Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire. It spans all of Burgundy and allows the planting of Pinot Noir and Gamay, as well as Chardonnay and Aligoté. These wines are designed to showcase the region's freshness, pure fruit, and drinkability, without overdoing it or forcing complexity.

For Jean-Claude Ramonet, this isn't a simple entry-level wine, but a calling card. The wine reflects the same philosophy as his prestigious crus: respect for the fruit, minimal intervention, and a quest for balance between elegance and depth.

jean-claude ramonet coteaux bourguignons 2020

Ramonet's 2020 Coteaux Bourguignons is made from Pinot Noir with a small amount of Gamay, sourced from chalky soils in the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. The wine displays the classic finesse of Pinot Noir, with a refined structure and lively acidity, as well as the fruity character of Gamay, which adds charm and accessibility.

harvest and vinification

The 2020 vintage in Burgundy produced excellent quality thanks to the dry, sunny season. The grapes ripened evenly and retained their freshness. Harvesting was carried out early to preserve the natural acidity. Vinification took place with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled vats, followed by aging in neutral oak barrels for approximately twelve months.

There is a deliberate lack of intervention: no excessive extraction and only light filtration before bottling. This keeps the wine lively, elegant, and full of character.

color, smell and taste

The wine displays a bright ruby red color. The nose reveals aromas of red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, complemented by light floral notes and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is juicy and refined, with a supple texture and refreshing acidity that creates tension and elegance. The finish is slightly mineral, clean, and precise.

The 2020 vintage is energetic and pure, with the subtle complexity characteristic of Ramonet. It's delicious to drink young, but can also age for a few more years for those seeking more depth.

store and serve

Serve this wine slightly chilled, around 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. It's ready to drink immediately, but will develop beautifully for up to five years after the harvest. Perfect as an elegant house Burgundy or with refined French cuisine.

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If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews from publications including Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator.

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wine and food pairings

  • Coq au vin with shallots and mushrooms, where the wine elegantly supports the savoury flavours.
  • Grilled salmon with a spicy butter sauce, the fresh acidity balances the fatty character of the fish.
  • Pasta with mushrooms and truffle oil, in which the earthy notes of the wine and dish enhance each other.
  • Veal cutlet with rosemary and lemon, the supple tannins blend seamlessly with the tender meat.
  • Charcuterie and soft cheeses, a classic combination with the fruity character of the wine.
  • Ratatouille with Provencal herbs, the wine accentuates the Mediterranean flavours and remains wonderfully fresh.

Specifications

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Available as of Nov 11, 2025
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bourgogne
Appellation Bourgogne (Appellatie)
Winery Jean Claude Ramonet
Grape Gamay, Pinot Noir
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2030
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 90
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

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Parker

90

Wijnhuis

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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.

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