Description
Clay limestone parcels with varying stone content supply the 2020 Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, sourced from village slopes where drainage and steady ripening are supported even in a warm vintage moderated by altitude and airflow. Vineyard work is carried out manually under sustainable practice, with precise canopy adjustments used to manage sunlight exposure across differing aspects. Grapes are harvested by hand and largely destemmed before fermentation in small vats, with extraction calibrated to preserve site structure rather than impose a uniform profile. Aging proceeds in French oak barrels of mixed ages to encourage gradual integration. As the domaine’s principal red wine, this bottling places Chassagne Pinot Noir within Ramonet’s broader commitment to site clarity, disciplined viticulture, and a measured, technically conservative approach to élevage.