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2014 Domaine Ramonet (Jean-Claude Ramonet) Batard-Montrachet #213454687
750ml
Reviews 96 points Wine Advocate "The 2014 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up notes of citrus zest, pastry cream, subtle noisette and a framing of new oak?the prelude to a wine that is notably more tight knit and unyielding than the Bienvenues. There's lots of power and cut here... (WK)" 94 points Burghound "Once again the nose displays some reduction though in this case it's 'clean' in the sense that there is no associated funk and with air it reluctantly begins to reveal discreet notes of citrus, acacia blossom and soft pear. There is excellent volume to the delicious, caressing and sappy medium weight plus flavors that initially are rich to the point of being borderline soft but as the wine sits in the glass, it slowly begins to tighten up and become more precise on the beautifully persistent finish. (AM)"
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About Domaine Ramonet (Jean-Claude Ramonet)
Domaine Ramonet is an elite producer of Burgundy wines with a long-standing history of excellence. The estate is best known for its highly individual Chardonnays, which are considered among the finest in the world. The prime sites, including the legendary Montrachet Grand Cru, produce grapes that are hand-harvested, selected, and aged in mostly neutral French oak barrels. This results in wines with a unique profile that represents the terroir of the Cote de Beaune, with a distinctly reductive, flinty power.
The family's passion for winemaking has been passed down through generations, with the Ramonet brothers Jean-Claude and Noël overseeing the 17-hectare property, which boasts a diverse range of vineyards from village level to Premier Cru and Grand Cru. Jean-Claude is now firmly in charge, and his children are also members of the team.
The range of Domaine Ramonet wines has grown over the years. The Montrachet Grand Cru arrived in 1978, and a vine swap with Domaine Chartron brought the Chevalier-Montrachet twenty years later. The estate acquired more vines in the Chassagne-Montrachet premiers crus in the early 1990s, then Bouzeron in 2011, followed by acquisitions or farming agreements in Jean-Claude Ramonet's own name, including the Clos des Caillerets in 2014.
Domaine Ramonet takes pride in the cultivation of their (mostly old) vines. In recent years they have made a greater effort in the vineyard and believe that healthy soil, mature vines, and low yields are essential to producing high-quality wines. The Ramonets have a particular affection for their prized 1er Cru vineyards with which their grandfather, Pierre, made his mark: Les Ruchottes (white) and the Clos de la Boudriotte (red). The family's dedication to excellence is evident in their range of wines, most of which are considered the finest examples of Burgundy available today.