Description

Le Montrachet, straddling Puligny and Chassagne, is considered the greatest Chardonnay vineyard in the world. Domaine Ramonet of Chassagne-Montrachet, whose fame was built by André Ramonet, holds a small parcel, and its old vintages are extremely rare.

The vintage 1978. 1978 is a celebrated, classic vintage for white Burgundy, balanced and long-lived.

Deep gold; honey, toasted hazelnut, candied citrus, beeswax and truffle, with an underlying mineral power. A mature collector’s bottle whose state depends on its long history.

Service & pairing. Serve at 12–13 °C, not too cold, in a large white Burgundy glass, and let the wine open in the glass. Open with care and enjoy on its own or with lobster or truffled poultry.