In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, earth, rose
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
A juicy Chassagne red with red cherry, spice and a savoury, earthy frame.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Saucisson de Lyon
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Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.
How to serve Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos de la Boudriotte is Ramonet's principal Chassagne red.
- 1920 — Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Ramonet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Chassagne-Montrachet, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 120 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1955
Frequently asked about Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge
What does Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A juicy Chassagne red with red cherry, spice and a savoury, earthy frame.
When should I drink Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Chassagne-Montrachet, AOC).