Established in the late 1920s by Pierre Ramonet, Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet is one of the leading producers of white Burgundy today. The prestigious estate is based in Chassagne-Montrachet and currently run by the talented Noël Ramonet and his brother Jean-Claude. This release comes from the Premier Cru Les Ruchottes, where Ramonet owns a 1.18-hectare plot. The summer of 2002 was cooler and wetter than usual, resulting in a slower ripening process for the grapes. This extended hang time allowed the Chardonnay grapes to develop complexity and retain acidity.