Domaine Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2020 080725OFFER low-yielding vines and basket-pressed in

low-yielding vines and basket-pressed in the old way for a powerful

which is a nervy choice because sugar is exactly what most Champagne leans on to smooth over its rough edges

Mondino traces its origins to a recipe that founder Max's grandfather Hans learned during the 1960s in Italy

Honey and beeswax along with pear and a touch of creme anglaise

but is accessible right out of the bottle

Domaine Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2020 080725OFFER low-yielding vines and basket-pressed inChassagne Montrachet grew more red than white for most of its history. The white boom is a modern story, and the reds were pushed aside by economics rather than by quality. Ramonet has never stopped making them, and this village rouge is the most direct way to find out what the fuss was about. 2020 was warm, dry and picked early, giving small berries and concentrated wines, but the good ones kept their freshness and this one stays light footed instead