Les Durots Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
While Domaine Ramonet is globally synonymous with legendary white Burgundy, their red wines represent a vital link to Chassagne-Montrachet's historical past. Before Chardonnay dominated the appellation, Chassagne was celebrated primarily for its robust, earthy Pinot Noir. The 'Les Durots' lieu-dit, situated on the lower slopes where clay-rich soils dominate, provides the perfect terroir for red winemaking. Here, the clay imparts a rustic structure and deep color to the Pinot Noir. Jean-Claude Ramonet approaches these reds with the same meticulous care as his Grand Crus, utilizing traditional fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a wine that beautifully balances bright red berry fruit with savory undertones of forest floor and spice, offering a soulful glimpse into the historic red heritage of the Côte de Beaune.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the late 1920s by Pierre Ramonet, this iconic Côte de Beaune estate in Chassagne-Montrachet stands as one of the most celebrated and historic producers in Burgundy. Today directed by Pierre's grandson Jean-Claude Ramonet, the domaine remains steadfast in its dedication to meticulous viticulture, old vines, low yields, and traditional non-interventionist cellar practices. The estate produces world-renowned Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines, capturing the zenith of Chardonnay in legendary plots like Le Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet, while also crafting exquisite, structured Pinot Noirs such as Chassagne-Montrachet Clos de la Boudriotte. Renowned for their precision, rich concentration, and intense mineral elegance, Ramonet's bottlings are globally recognized as benchmarks of age-worthy Burgundy.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir