Clos du Cailleret
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted veal sweetbreads, poultry in a creamy chanterelle mushroom sauce
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The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 'Clos du Cailleret' is one of the crown jewels of the Jean-Claude Ramonet estate. The vineyard's name 'Cailleret' refers to the 'cailloux' (pebbles) that dominate this stony, limestone-rich terroir, forcing the vines to dig deep for nutrients. This exceptional plot yields a Chardonnay of breathtaking mineral intensity and structural elegance. Under the stewardship of the Ramonet family, the grapes are hand-harvested and traditionally vinified, undergoing fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is celebrated for its brilliant tension, weaving together rich stone fruit, white blossoms, and a distinctive flinty reduction. It is a masterclass in Burgundy's ability to balance power with laser-like precision, carrying a legacy of artisanal dedication that began when Pierre Ramonet first tilled these soils in the late 1920s.
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Established in the late 1920s by Pierre Ramonet, Domaine Ramonet (now widely known under Jean-Claude Ramonet) is one of the most legendary estates in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, located in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Today, the estate is celebrated for its exceptional holdings across some of the world's finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir terroirs, including the iconic Grand Crus of Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet. Utilizing traditional winemaking techniques, low yields, and meticulous oak aging, the domaine produces whites of extraordinary depth, minerality, and longevity, alongside elegant, structured reds such as the Clos de la Boudriotte. This commitment to expressing the pure essence of Chassagne-Montrachet's diverse climats has secured Ramonet's status as a benchmark producer of fine Burgundy.