In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

How to serve Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 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).

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