Chassagne-Montrachet AOC

The village of Chassagne-Montrachet, at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune covers 300 hectares of vineyard and is now widely acclaimed as one of the great white territories in the world. At one time though this was a Pinot Noir village and compared to nearby Puligny or Meursault plantings still remain relatively high. Within the commune sit part of Le Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyards, as well as Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru in its entirety. There are a total of 51 Premier Crus vineyards, though many of these are part other larger, better known vineyards and carry that name on the label, Morgeot being the most obvious example of this. Covering a large part of the south of the village, Morgeot encompasses around 20 other Premier cru sites and although the wines may carry the appropriate premier cru reference on the label, many growers prefer to use the more recognised. Chassagne-Montrachet wines are often full and round with racy acidity. They are sometimes described as less elegant and refined than Puligny, and although full bodied, less fat and than a classic Meursault. Here is a list of Premier Cru sites for the appellation. + Abbaye de Morgeot + Blanchot dessus + Bois de Chassagne + Cailleret + Champs Jendreau + Chassagne + Chassagne du Clos Saint-Jean + Clos Chareau + Clos Pitois + Clos Saint-Jean + Dent de Chien + En Cailleret + En Remilly + En Virondot + Ez Crets + Ez Crottes + Francemont + Guerchère + La Boudriotte + La Cardeuse + La Chapelle + La Grande Borne + La Grande Montagne + La Maltroie + La Romanée + La Roquemaure + Les Baudines + Les Boirettes + Les Bondues + Les Brussonnes + Les Champs gain + Les Chaumées + Les Chaumes + Les Chenevottes + Les Combards + Les Commes + Les Embazées + Les Fairendes + Les Grandes Ruchottes + Les Grands Clos + Les Macherelles + Les Murées + Les Pasquelles + Les Petites Fairendes + Les Petits Clos + Les Places + Les Rebichets + Les Vergers + Morgeot + Petingeret + Tête du Clos + Tonton Marcel + Vide Bourse + Vigne Blanche + Vigne Derrière

Chassagne-Montrachet wines are often full and round with racy acidity. They are sometimes described as less elegant and refined than Puligny, and although full bodied, less fat and than a classic Meursault.

There are a total of 51 Premier Cru vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, though many of these are part of larger, more familiar sites therefore carry that name on the label. The most obvious is Morgeot. Covering a large part of the south of the village, Morgeot encompasses around 20 other Premier cru sites and although the wines may carry the appropriate Premier Cru reference on the label, many growers prefer to use the more recognised 'Morgeot' instead of the more specific reference.