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A company engaged in the importation, distribution and retailing of fine wines, premium foods and exclusive accessories. Operations are handled through the hub in Makati City where you can find a premium shop with Spanish restaurant and wine bar integrated. Txanton is considered the first jamoneria in the Philippines and it’s the ideal venue to immerse in learning about jamón iberico.
Winery: Jean-Claude Ramonet
Country / Region: France / Burgundy – Bourgogne
Date Winery was established: 1920s
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Year the vintage was first released: 2010
Alcohol / Volume: 13% / 750ml
Ratings: 93 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.
