I love Ramonet, but I did not like this. There was an overt oak presence that never really resolved itself, even after 17 hours. Rich and oaky and lacking cut and freshness. It was coming across as one of those overoaked, overly rich California Chardonnays that I have been trying to avoid by gravitating to white Burgundy. This was deeply disappointing to me.
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I thought this was great. This was served at cellar temperature at a restaurant and then we fully decanted and kept at room temp for 90 mins. At first, it was tight and a little unyielding, but not “shut down.” But after less than an hour, it was much more expressive with aromas of pear, citrus oil, and a element of brioche/bread, and quite a bit of vanilla coming through later, as well. And with food, I really liked this. It has a tactile/phenolic texture on the palate that I suspect will resolve with maturation in the bottle. Not as young and bracing as I expected. With the right treatment, open and approachable.
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Stunning wine. Immediately aromatic with blackberry and blueberry. A touch of cedar and anise with maybe a slight hint of cinnamon or perhaps clove. A rich and concentrated wine that is still very fruit forward and not a lot of tertiary characteristics peeking through. But wonderfully balanced despite the intensity. Great stuff.
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2014 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte
12/24/2022 - InTheMunee Does not like this wine: 88 Points
I love Ramonet, but I did not like this. There was an overt oak presence that never really resolved itself, even after 17 hours. Rich and oaky and lacking cut and freshness. It was coming across as one of those overoaked, overly rich California Chardonnays that I have been trying to avoid by gravitating to white Burgundy. This was deeply disappointing to me.
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2019 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
11/3/2021 - InTheMunee Likes this wine: 97 Points
I thought this was great. This was served at cellar temperature at a restaurant and then we fully decanted and kept at room temp for 90 mins. At first, it was tight and a little unyielding, but not “shut down.” But after less than an hour, it was much more expressive with aromas of pear, citrus oil, and a element of brioche/bread, and quite a bit of vanilla coming through later, as well. And with food, I really liked this. It has a tactile/phenolic texture on the palate that I suspect will resolve with maturation in the bottle. Not as young and bracing as I expected. With the right treatment, open and approachable.
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2013 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
9/17/2021 - InTheMunee Likes this wine: 97 Points
Stunning wine. Immediately aromatic with blackberry and blueberry. A touch of cedar and anise with maybe a slight hint of cinnamon or perhaps clove. A rich and concentrated wine that is still very fruit forward and not a lot of tertiary characteristics peeking through. But wonderfully balanced despite the intensity. Great stuff.
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