The 2008 Les Vergers is a beauty .. I adore the 2008 whites. The nose is still vibrant and fresh - but quite some maturing notes - hazelnuts, brioche and a lovely salty minerality. On the palate lovely freshness and focus - good weight and balance - … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2008
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Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Les Ruchottes 2014
The 2014s from Ramonet are truly magnificent - and the Les Ruchottes is certainly no exception. The nose is slightly reductive but with a lovely fruit underneath - vibrant white fruit notes - slight mint and a delightful minerality. On the palate … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Les Ruchottes 2014
Memorable Wine Moments in 2016
The year 2016 is rapidly closing in on 2017 ... thus it's time to look back. I do taste a lot of wines and it would be easy to take the best rated wines of the year and make a top 10 list. Wine is however much more than just points and ratings - its … [Read more...] about Memorable Wine Moments in 2016
Terroir Insight: Ramonet Chassagene-Montrachet Clos du Cailleret
There is a new wine in the Domaine Ramonet portfolio in the 2014 vintage - Chassagne-Montrachet Clos du Cailleret - not to be confused with the Les Caillerets also coming from the Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets vineyard. So lets take a closer … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Ramonet Chassagene-Montrachet Clos du Cailleret
Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2014
The 2014 Les Vergers is a beauty .. confirming the greatness of the 2014 vintage for the whites. The nose is offering very pure white orchard fruits brought forward by a salty minerality. On the palate very very pure fruit with with fine intensity - … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers 2014
Domaine Ramonet, Saint Aubin Les Charmois 2001
The Ramonet St. Aubin Les Charmois 2001 is quite mature but still fresh and kicking. The nose offer matured fruit, hazenuts and a fine stony minerality. On the palate good weight, rather fresh with a good acidity ... its mature and rather complex ... … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Saint Aubin Les Charmois 2001
Domaine Ramonet, Montrachet 1993
The Montrachet 1993 from Ramonet is in a beautiful state ... mature but still fresh and vibrant. The 1993 whites are a bit overlooked ... but at best they are very refined with a lovely nerve and tension. The bouquet is offering fine mature notes, … [Read more...] about Domaine Ramonet, Montrachet 1993
Clos Saint-Jean … the red Grand Cru of Chassagne-Montrachet?
I have always enjoyed a good glass of red Chassagne as they often offer a very lively and vibrant expression of pinot noir. Often have I been drinking these wines for mere pleasure and without analyzing the wines and taking a closer look at why I … [Read more...] about Clos Saint-Jean … the red Grand Cru of Chassagne-Montrachet?