2017 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean Rouge, Burgundy

There has been an important change in the operations of this storied domaine as Noël Ramonet has withdrawn from the domaine, ostensibly because of succession planning. The vineyards remain with the domaine however Noël is still farming his portion of them and then selling the fruit to Jean-Claude. As a practical matter not much has changed as Jean-Claude was essentially in charge for several years now. This has also resulted in a change of names as the domaine is now called Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet. 

The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean (Rouge) offers up a deeper-pitched bouquet, featuring wild plums, raspberries, rose hips, licorice and orange zest. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and succulent, with a sweet core of fruit and melting tannins.