Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2028 to 2048.

vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2021201896/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, honey, hazelnut, white flower

Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline

From a tiny parcel, a profound and saline Montrachet with citrus, honey and an endless mineral finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Brillat-Savarin Our pick A triple cream with a pronounced lactic taste and flavours of cream and fresh butter. A Côte de Beaune grand cru white, full-bodied and oak-aged with high acidity and a long finish, carries that fat without going flat.

How to serve Montrachet Grand Cru

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Poulet de Bresse a la creme, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ramonet's Montrachet, from a small holding, is among the rarest and most prized white Burgundies.

  1. 1920Domaine established
  2. 1978Montrachet parcel acquired

Facts

Producer
Domaine Ramonet · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 3000 to 7000 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1978

Frequently asked about Montrachet Grand Cru

What does Montrachet Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, citrus, honey, hazelnut, white flower. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. From a tiny parcel, a profound and saline Montrachet with citrus, honey and an endless mineral finish.

When should I drink Montrachet Grand Cru?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Montrachet Grand Cru?

Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poulet de Bresse a la creme and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.

What grapes are in Montrachet Grand Cru?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC).

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