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Jean-Claude Ramonet: Legendary and Elusive Wines of Burgundy
May 31, 2024

Jean-Claude Ramonet: Legendary and Elusive Wines of Burgundy

The best artists possess an intangible feeling for their medium, whether it is music, painting, dance, literature—or winemaking. At Burgundy’s Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet, the introspective vintner brings intuition to bear as well as skill. Take a look behind the scenes of this iconic Chassagne-Montrachet estate with Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson.

Plus, tasting reports on Burgundy, Chile and northeastern Italy’s Alto Adige, a spring entertaining menu from chef Curtis Stone, our guide to vermouth, and more.

Cover Stories

The Ramonet Touch

The Ramonet Touch

This estate’s white and red Burgundies reflect an artist’s feel in the vineyards and cellar
May 31, 2024

Tasting Reports

Pure Burgundies

Pure Burgundies

A frosty spring in 2021 reduced yields, but top vintners used cellar savvy to make elegant wines
May 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Red Burgundy

Alphabetical Guide to Red Burgundy

Get scores for over 325 red Burgundy wines recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, including top …
May 31, 2024
A Benchmark Year in Chile

A Benchmark Year in Chile

The country’s vintners establish a new playbook for success with the 2021 vintage
May 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Chile

Alphabetical Guide to Chile

Get scores for over 165 Chile wines recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, including top performers …
May 31, 2024
Alto Adige

Alto Adige

The unique geography of northeastern Italy yields distinctive wines from mountainside vineyards
May 31, 2024
Alphabetical Guide to Alto Adige

Alphabetical Guide to Alto Adige

Get scores for over 160 wines from Italy's Alto Adige recently reviewed by Wine Spectator, …
May 31, 2024

Features

Practical Magic

Practical Magic

Maude chef and owner Curtis Stone marries family life with Los Angeles fine dining 
May 31, 2024
A Spring Entertaining Menu from Maude

A Spring Entertaining Menu from Maude

A four-course menu to celebrate springtime from Maude chef Curtis Stone
May 31, 2024
Viva Vermouth

Viva Vermouth

Wine and cocktail lovers find common ground in both traditional and innovative styles
May 31, 2024

Grapevine

Oregon Agency Concealed Tax Study

Oregon Agency Concealed Tax Study

A state agency is under fire from the wine industry for failing to share a 2021 study on drinking
May 31, 2024
Wines Worth $1.63 Million Stolen from Legendary Paris Restaurant

Wines Worth $1.63 Million Stolen from Legendary Paris Restaurant

A wine heist at La Tour d’Argent, and remembering vintner Enrico Scavino and chef David Bouley
May 31, 2024
Season 2 of <em>Wine Spectator</em>’s Podcast Debuts with Guest Paul Hobbs

Season 2 of Wine Spectator’s Podcast Debuts with Guest Paul Hobbs

The new season of the Straight Talk with Wine Spectator podcast kicks off with guest Paul Hobbs
May 31, 2024
Naples Auction Raises over $33 Million

Naples Auction Raises over $33 Million

The 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival raises millions for charity
May 31, 2024
A Tasting of Ewe’s Milk Standouts

A Tasting of Ewe’s Milk Standouts

A tasting plate of eight sheep’s milk cheeses
May 31, 2024
Savvy Shopper

Savvy Shopper

Top values from Chile, Italy, France and beyond
May 31, 2024

Departments

The Allure of Burgundy

The Allure of Burgundy

Exploring the Ramonet family legacy and Burgundy’s 2021 bounty
May 31, 2024
Call of the Crescent City

Call of the Crescent City

You’ll want to absorb all the charm and culture New Orleans has to offer
May 31, 2024
Star Power: Far Niente’s New Cabernet

Star Power: Far Niente’s New Cabernet

Thomas Rivers Brown helps this historic producer’s newest wine compete with the elite
May 31, 2024
The Rosé Reset Has Arrived

The Rosé Reset Has Arrived

A plateau in pink wine sales could be a blessing in disguise 
May 31, 2024
Nice Day for a Winery Wedding

Nice Day for a Winery Wedding

Plus, a blessing of Italian wine from Pope Francis
May 31, 2024

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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