Winery: Jean-Claude Ramonet

Country / Region: France / Burgundy – Bourgogne

Date Winery was established: 1920s

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Year the vintage was first released: 2014

Alcohol / Volume: 13% / 750ml

Ratings: 92 pts. CellarTracker

Good to Know: Founded in the late 1920s by Pierre Ramonet in Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet (historically known as Domaine Ramonet) is universally recognized as one of the absolute pinnacles of white wine production in Burgundy, France. The estate rose from humble beginnings when Pierre arrived in the region with little capital, initially buying and vinifying grapes before acquiring his first Premier Cru parcel, Les Ruchottes, in 1934. The estate went on to make history by shipping some of the very first estate-bottled Burgundies to the United States following the repeal of Prohibition. The defining moment for the estate came in 1978 with the cash purchase of a legendary plot in Le Montrachet Grand Cru, a milestone that permanently secured its position alongside the world's most elite wine producers.

Today, spanning roughly 17 hectares under the direction of Pierre’s grandson, Jean-Claude Ramonet, the winery is globally renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay-based wines that capture an unparalleled balance of opulent fruit concentration, piercing limestone minerality, and incredible aging potential. While celebrated primarily for its coveted Grand Cru holdings, including Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Chevalier-Montrachet, the domaine is also highly esteemed for its spectacular village and Premier Cru Chassagne-Montrachet expressions, as well as its beautifully crafted, texturally precise red wines. Maintaining low yields, sustainable viticulture, and traditional aging in French oak, Ramonet remains a global benchmark and a holy grail for serious wine collectors.