The Story
The Clos de la Boudriotte vineyard has only three owners, and is the pride and joy of Domaine Ramonet. It lies within the grounds of the Morgeot Abbey, in soils that produce Pinot Noirs of great concentration. With cellaring time, the smooth structure of this wine will be at its best, but its nimble balance also makes it enjoyable at a young age.
Vintage 2008
An indifferent spring caused uneven flowering and mildew risk. At the end of June the weather changed for the better, continuing into July. Apart from local hail in the Côte de Beaune at the end of July, the summer began well. August arrived fairly cold and variable, but fortunately the last week of the month brought fine, warm weather. The lead-up to harvest saw sunny skies, apart from two days of rain in mid-September. A challenging vintage...