Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet – Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Caillerets 2017 – Burgundy France

Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Caillerets 2017 is a refined white Burgundy from one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s prized Premier Cru sites. Sourced from a 0.99-hectare monopole acquired by the domaine in 2014, this Chardonnay shows concentration, elegance, and chalky mineral depth.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Chardonnay
• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Caillerets, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Vineyard Size: 0.99 hectares
• Soil: Clay and limestone
• Aspect: Southeasterly
• Aging: 16–18 months in French oak barrels
• Style: Full-bodied, mineral-driven white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Concentrated and full-bodied
• Fruit: White peach, pear, dried fruit
• Savory: Floral notes, subtle oak, spice
• Structure: Refined, chalky, mineral, long finish

Clos du Caillerets shows layered aromas of white peach, pear, and dried fruits, lifted by floral notes and a clear mineral thread. The palate is concentrated and polished, with stone fruit, spice, subtle oak integration, and a persistent chalky finish that gives the wine its Premier Cru precision.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A rare Ramonet monopole from a tiny 0.99-hectare Premier Cru vineyard
• Clay-limestone soils give the wine depth, structure, and mineral tension
• Combines Chassagne richness with the domaine’s signature refinement

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Dover sole meunière
• Roasted guinea fowl
• Wild mushroom terrine
• Braised veal cheeks

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of serious Premier Cru white Burgundy
✓ Fans of mineral Chardonnay with depth and polish
✓ Drinkers who love Chassagne-Montrachet from benchmark producers
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, unoaked, lightweight whites