Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 'Morgeot', Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet, 2022
Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 'Morgeot', Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet, 2022
- White Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Chardonnay
Ramonet is one of those names that makes serious white Burgundy lovers go a little quiet. Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, the domaine has farmed Morgeot for generations, and this premier cru — one of the village's largest and most characterful — is a reliable demonstration of why the family's reputation endures. The 2022 vintage brought warmth and richness, but Morgeot's clay-limestone soils kept things grounded, producing a wine with both flesh and focus.
We find the 2022 drinking with real confidence: there's a lushness here that the vintage gave freely, but Ramonet's Chardonnay never lets it tip into softness. White peach, hazelnut, and a distinct chalky minerality — that particular quality that Chassagne seems to pull from the ground — run through from nose to finish.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Chardonnay
Vintage report
The 2022 growing season in Burgundy began with a worryingly dry spring that had vignerons checking soil moisture levels weekly, followed by a summer that alternated between intense heat and welcome rainfall. The vines handled the stress remarkably well, producing smaller berries with concentrated flavours, though yields dropped significantly across both the Côte d'Or and Chablis. Harvest began earlier than usual, with many producers picking in late August under bright skies.
What emerged from the cellars shows a vintage of surprising finesse given the challenging conditions. The Pinot Noirs display vivid fruit and firm tannins without the jammy weight you might expect from a hot year, whilst the Chardonnays retained their mineral backbone alongside ripe stone fruit flavours. We're finding the village-level wines particularly compelling right now, drinking beautifully with just a year or two of bottle age, though the premier and grand crus will reward patience until the late 2020s.
Tasting Notes
AppearancePale gold with a faint green shimmer, clear and bright in the glass.
NoseWhite peach and ripe pear lead, but there's a toasty, hazelnut quality underneath that feels distinctly Chassagne rather than simply varietal. A fine, chalky lift runs through it, keeping the richness of the vintage in check.
PalateFull and rounded on entry, with the 2022 warmth showing in the texture — generous without being heavy. The acidity is well-integrated rather than prominent, and there's a saline, mineral grip on the mid-palate that anchors everything. Oak is present but thoroughly absorbed.
FinishLong and precise, ending on crushed stone and a faint almond bitterness that lingers pleasingly.
Overall impressionA wine that has the generosity of its vintage but the discipline of its address — not fully open yet, but already compelling.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, a wine like this would find its way to the table alongside a classic poulet à la crème — chicken braised in cream and white wine, the sauce rich enough to meet the wine's weight without overwhelming it. Quenelles de brochet with a beurre blanc is another natural match, the delicacy of the pike playing off the wine's saline edge. Locally caught freshwater fish, simply grilled with good butter, would also work beautifully. Further into the meal, a slice of Époisses — washed-rind, pungent, and unmistakably Burgundian — is the kind of pairing that makes you understand why this region invented its own cuisine.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve at 12-13°C — cold enough to preserve freshness but not so cold it shuts the wine down. A light Burgundy-style white wine glass with a broader bowl than a standard white wine glass will help it open up. No need to decant, but pour it 20-30 minutes before serving and let it breathe in the glass; 2022 is still finding its feet and a little air makes a real difference.
Morgeot is the largest premier cru in Chassagne-Montrachet, sitting on the southern flank of the village at around 250 metres, where the slope softens and the soils shift towards clay-rich limestone over harder Bathonian rock. That clay content gives the wines more body and weight than the lighter, stonier soils further up the hill towards the grands crus. The aspect is broadly south to south-east, giving good ripening potential — which in a warm year like 2022 matters enormously for maintaining freshness rather than over-ripeness.
Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the Côte de Beaune's great white wine communes, sharing the grand cru vineyards of Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet with neighbouring Puligny. At premier cru level, Chassagne tends to produce wines with more weight and earthiness than Puligny's racier, more mineral-driven style — broader in frame, with a nutty, almost smoky quality that is entirely its own. The appellation covers both red and white, though it's the whites that command attention and the prices to match.
The 2022 growing season in Burgundy began with a worryingly dry spring that had vignerons checking soil moisture levels weekly, followed by a summer that alternated between intense heat and welcome rainfall. The vines handled the stress remarkably well, producing smaller berries with concentrated flavours, though yields dropped significantly across both the Côte d'Or and Chablis. Harvest began earlier than usual, with many producers picking in late August under bright skies.
What emerged from the cellars shows a vintage of surprising finesse given the challenging conditions. The Pinot Noirs display vivid fruit and firm tannins without the jammy weight you might expect from a hot year, whilst the Chardonnays retained their mineral backbone alongside ripe stone fruit flavours. We're finding the village-level wines particularly compelling right now, drinking beautifully with just a year or two of bottle age, though the premier and grand crus will reward patience until the late 2020s.
FAQs
What does Ramonet's Morgeot taste like?
Think white peach, hazelnut, and a distinct chalky, saline minerality — fuller and more textured than Puligny, with the earthy richness that Chassagne-Montrachet does so well. The 2022 vintage adds a touch more generosity and flesh than a cooler year would.
When is the best time to drink this wine?
We'd suggest holding until at least 2027 to let the components settle. It should be at its most expressive between 2028 and 2035, and will drink well until around 2038. Opening it now is not a mistake, but patience will be rewarded.
What food works well with this wine?
Classic Burgundian dishes are the obvious answer: chicken in cream sauce, pike quenelles, grilled freshwater fish with butter. It also handles richer preparations — lobster thermidor, pan-roasted veal — without difficulty. A soft, washed-rind cheese like Époisses makes for a very convincing end-of-meal pairing.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve at around 12-13°C in a broader Burgundy-style white wine glass. No decanting required, but pour it 20-30 minutes ahead of drinking and let it open in the glass — the 2022 is still a little closed and benefits from a little air.
Is Ramonet worth the price?
Ramonet commands a premium because the domaine's track record across decades is exceptional — particularly at premier and grand cru level. Morgeot is one of their more accessible entry points into that legacy. Whether the price is justified depends on what you're comparing it to, but among the great Chassagne producers, it stands up.
How does Morgeot compare to other Chassagne premiers crus?
Morgeot is the largest of Chassagne's premiers crus and tends to produce wines with more body and breadth than the lighter, higher-altitude sites. It's earthier and richer than, say, Les Caillerets or En Remilly, which lean more towards precision and lift. In Ramonet's hands it reliably expresses the savoury, nutty character that defines the village at its best.
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