Chassagne Montrachet

Chassagne-Montrachet – Great White and Red Wines from Burgundy

Located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation is internationally renowned for its grand white Burgundies made from Chardonnay, and increasingly appreciated for its elegant and expressive Pinot Noir reds. Granted AOC status in 1937, Chassagne-Montrachet shares the iconic Le Montrachet Grand Cru with Puligny and boasts a wealth of highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards.

Terroir & Geography

Surface area: approx. 350 hectares
Villages: Chassagne-Montrachet and part of Remigny
Premier Cru vineyards: 52 climats
Grand Crus:
- Le Montrachet (shared with Puligny-Montrachet)
- Bâtard-Montrachet (shared)
- Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet (exclusive to Chassagne)

The vineyards lie between 250 and 300 meters in altitude, on well-exposed, limestone-rich soils that contribute to the complexity and balance of the wines.

Grapes & Wine Styles

Chassagne-Montrachet White (Chardonnay)

Elegant and structured, with aromas of white flowers, citrus, pear, and a signature mineral core. The wines offer both richness and tension, with long aging potential.

Chassagne-Montrachet Red (Pinot Noir)

Supple and refined, these reds feature notes of red cherry, raspberry, spice, and forest floor. They show fine tannins and a balanced, silky mouthfeel.

Top Premier Crus

Among the 52 Premier Cru vineyards, standouts include:

Morgeot – broad and powerful
Les Caillerets – pure and precise
La Maltroie – charming and rounded
Les Chenevottes, Les Vergers, Clos Saint-Jean, La Boudriotte, Les Champs-Gains, Les Embazées – each expressing a different facet of Chassagne’s terroir

Food Pairings

White wines: ideal with lobster, scallops, grilled fish, creamy poultry dishes, and aged cheeses (Comté, Beaufort).
Red wines: perfect with roasted chicken, veal, duck, mushroom-based dishes, and soft washed-rind cheeses.

Why Choose Chassagne-Montrachet Wines?

A world-class reference for Burgundy Chardonnay
Home to some of the most prestigious Grand Crus in the Côte de Beaune
Exceptional Premier Cru terroirs with strong identity
Trusted producers: Ramonet, Fontaine-Gagnard, Jean-Marc Pillot, Bernard Moreau, and more
Wines with excellent aging potential and gastronomic versatility