The Ramonet Touch

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

From left to right: Anne-France Ramonet, Jean-Claude Ramonet and Clarisse Ramonet stand in front of wine barrels in the cellar of the Jean-Claude Ramonet domaine in Burgundy, France
Jean-Claude Ramonet, with daughters Anne-France (left) and Clarisse, helms the namesake domaine. (Michel Joly)

Three generations of the Ramonet family have been making wine in Montrachet, and the family name is becoming synonymous with quality, complexity and artistry. Now Jean-Claude Ramonet has brought his daughters into the fold, sharing the family secrets and passing the torch for future generations of Ramonet excellence in Burgundy. Read on to get senior editor Bruce Sanderson’s thoughts on how this tight-knit team crafts their iconic Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from some of the most sought-after sites in the Côte de Beaune, such as the famed Montrachet parcels of Bâtard, Chassagne, Puligny and beyond.

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