Jean-Claude Ramonet Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Jean-Claude Ramonet
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Cote de Beaune
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2020
Sku	11964
Size	750ml

 

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The Jean-Claude Ramonet Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru appears a bright lemon color in the glass. Aromas of acacia blossom and fresh pears lead to opulent flavors of spiced pear and citrus with brioche. Complex, concentrated and well structured with a persistent finish and great finesse.

After the grapes are hand harvested and pressed, fermentation takes place in tanks before being transferred to barrels. All wines undergo native fermentation. Ramonet believes that the gross lees contribute good elements to the the wine so they do not allow them to settle out after pressing. Aged for 12 months in 60-70% new oak.

Pierre Ramonet had a peasant background and became a legend by creating one of the finest domaines in Burgundy through sheer hard work and a genius for wine. The wines of Ramonet are in a class of their own, Jean-Claude and Noël are the third generation producers of the domaine known for producing wines of overall consistency and excellence. The Chardonnays of Ramonet are among the most age-worthy of the Côte de Beaune and their Montrachet is unheralded. The wines of Ramonet show concentrated, complex fruit character with mineral expression from limestone soils, and a creamy, elegant texture. The 1.6 acre plot is located on the Puligny side, rather than the Chassagne side.

A suggestion of the exotic is present on the aromas of citrus confit, white peach, passion fruit and pretty floral nuances. While the larger-scaled flavors possess a bit more size and weight, they're actually slightly finer, though not denser, than those of the BBM while delivering outstanding length on the bone-dry, youthfully austere and decidedly built-to-age finale that exhibits first-rate length. This is a Ramonet Bâtard of relative finesse though to be sure, it does not lack for punch or potential longevity. I quite like this as it's stylish and even classy, which isn't an adjective always applied to Bâtard. Drink: 2032+