Domaine Ramonet

Pierre Ramonet arrived in Burgundy in the late 1920s carrying little more than a knapsack, and over the following decades built one of the appellation's most celebrated domaines. His first vineyard acquisition came in 1934 with a parcel at Les Ruchottes in Chassagne-Montrachet. The defining moment in the estate's history came in 1978, when Pierre secured 0.26 hectares of Le Montrachet Grand Cru. Today the domaine is run by his grandsons Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet, the third generation of the family, and labels have carried Jean-Claude's name since 2013.

• Founded late 1920s by Pierre Ramonet, who arrived in Burgundy with a knapsack
• First vineyard purchase: Les Ruchottes, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1934
• Le Montrachet Grand Cru parcel (0.26 ha) acquired in 1978
• Third generation, Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet, currently operate the estate

The domaine encompasses 17 hectares spread across several prestigious Côte de Beaune appellations, including Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Bouzeron, and Pernand-Vergelesses. In total, Ramonet produces 24 distinct appellation wines. Grand Cru holdings include parcels in Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, and Chevalier-Montrachet, placing the domaine among the most well-positioned estates in all of Burgundy. Vineyards are planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Aligoté on limestone-rich, clay-limestone soils.

• 17 hectares total across Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Bouzeron, and Pernand-Vergelesses
• Grand Cru presence in Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, and Chevalier-Montrachet
• Grapes grown: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Aligoté
• Soils are limestone-rich and clay-limestone throughout the holdings

Ramonet's winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, old vines, and low yields. Fermentation relies on native yeasts, preserving the distinct character of each site. Wines are aged in French oak for 12 to 18 months, with a maximum of 70% new wood to integrate oak influence without overwhelming the fruit and mineral character. The result is a house style defined by concentration and mineral precision, particularly in the whites, alongside elegant, fine-boned reds.

• Fermentation uses native yeasts exclusively
• French oak aging for 12 to 18 months, maximum 70% new wood
• Focus on old vines and low yields to achieve concentration
• Approximately 70% white wine and 30% red wine production

Domaine Ramonet stands among the most highly regarded white Burgundy producers in the world. The flagship wine is Le Montrachet Grand Cru, sourced from the 0.26-hectare parcel Pierre Ramonet purchased in 1978. Production quantities are small and demand is high, making allocations of top cuvées particularly sought after by collectors and sommeliers worldwide. The domaine's consistent quality across all tiers, from village Chassagne-Montrachet to Grand Cru, reinforces its standing as a reference-point producer in the Côte de Beaune.

• Flagship wine: Le Montrachet Grand Cru from 0.26 hectares
• Recognised globally as a benchmark white Burgundy producer
• Consistent quality from village to Grand Cru level across 24 wines
• Small production volumes make top cuvées highly allocated