1999 Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Les Ruchottes 1er Cru
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The 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Ruchottes reveals demure mineral and floral aromas. On the palate, it reveals good depth of pure mineral and lemon fruit. It is refined, bright, vivacious, yet finishes with notes of dryness. This wine would have merited an outstanding score if its finish had not been so tight and had not revealed a slightly chalky texture. Importer: Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel (212) 572-7725.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Knockout sweet nose of crystallized lime peel and wild flowers. Very full and deep; a superripe wine whose strong but harmonious acidity gives it finesse and near-perfect balance. Very young but not at all aggressive, and already compellingly aromatic in the mouth. Finishes with subtle, palate-staining persistence. A great premier cru, able to be enjoyed now but likely to gain in complexity over the next decade in bottle.