The Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St.-Jean possesses more acidity than the village wine, as well as more concentration. The higher acidity makes the wine taste tart, which exaggerates the wine's structure. Although it is good, it is not as fine as either the village wine or the marvelous Chassagne-Montrachet Clos de la Boudriotte. Domaine Ramonet does not receive as much credit as they deserve for their red wines, which are richly fruity, medium-bodied wines with considerable suppleness and character. The 1993s were all successful, exhibiting sweet fruit, without excessive acidity and tannin - problems for some 1993s.
Importer: Chateau and Estate Wine Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725