Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2020
Domaine Ramonet
Ramonet is justly famous for whites, but this village-level rouge shows why Chassagne-Montrachet's reds deserve more respect. The Pinot Noir here is lifted and precise, with the terroir's limestone soils contributing a mineral backbone that gives the wine tension and purpose. A quiet revelation.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Fresh cherry and raspberry dominate, underlined by a subtle violet note and a hint of crushed stone. There's a whisper of toasted oak that never overwhelms the fruit.
Palate
Light to medium-bodied with a silky texture and surprising depth. Cherry continues on the palate, joined by a savory, earthy minerality and a faint green herbal note. The tannins are fine-grained and well-integrated.
Finish
Medium-length with cherry, a touch of cedar, and a clean mineral close.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vineyards
- Village-level parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Coq au vin with fresh tarragon
Produced by the Ramonet family in Chassagne-Montrachet — a domaine best known for its legendary white Burgundies — this rouge bottling draws from village-level Pinot Noir parcels and represents an often-overlooked facet of one of Burgundy's great estates.
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