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Chassagne-Montrachet
White & Red of the Côte de Beaune
A name that reads like a promise: Chassagne shares Montrachet with Puligny, perhaps the greatest dry white wine in the world. The village itself stands for Chardonnay of great precision – and a little Pinot Noir. We offer 11 available Chassagne-Montrachet wines in white and red.
Our Chassagne-Montrachet
What defines a Chassagne-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet lies at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune and shares its most celebrated vineyard sites with neighbouring Puligny: the Grand Cru Montrachet itself and Bâtard-Montrachet. Both villages owe the suffix -Montrachet, added to their names in 1879, to this single site. At the apex of the appellation stand named Premiers Crus such as Morgeot, Les Baudines, Vide Bourse and Les Chenevottes.
White Chassagne is Chardonnay – shaped by limestone, with ripe apple, hazelnut and a saline, often tauter line than the reputation of white Burgundy might suggest. Historically, however, Chassagne was a red wine village, and that legacy endures: lighter, spicier Pinot Noir, earthy and cherry-fruited. Our selection comes from two Côte de Beaune estates – Thomas Morey and Darviot-Perrin – in both white and red, with certain sites also available in magnum. Those wishing to explore further in white Burgundy will find excellent options next door in Meursault.
Origin
Côte de Beaune, Burgundy – southern end, neighbour of Puligny-Montrachet.
Grape varieties
Chardonnay (white), Pinot Noir (red).
Vineyard sites
Grands Crus Montrachet & Bâtard-Montrachet (shared with Puligny); 1er Crus such as Morgeot, Vide Bourse, Les Baudines.
At the table
White: fish, scallops, poultry, Comté. Red: poultry, veal, mushroom dishes.
Chassagne-Montrachet blanc
The fame of Chassagne is white: Chardonnay from limestone and marl, with ripe apple, hazelnut and a saline length. The Premier Crus – Morgeot, Les Baudines, Vide Bourse, Les Chenevottes – lie side by side with Meursault and Puligny.
Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc AOC 2024
Limestone soils and a cool vintage shape this Chardonnay with vibrant acidity and fine, almost saline minerality. Thomas Morey places the village above technique – restrained use of wood, clear focus. Lean, precise, with genuine depth.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles AOC 2024
From southern Chassagne, where limestone-marl soils create structural density and mineral substance. Thomas Morey favours elegance over opulence – restrained oak, pure fruit, vibrant tension. A wine that needs time and rewards patience with depth.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Baudines AOC 2024
Quiet dignity from southern Chassagne: Les Baudines carries the minerality of calcareous, clay-rich soils – structured, precise, with earthy depth. Thomas Morey lets the wine speak without imposing upon it. The 2024 promises elegance through cool ripeness and meticulous craftsmanship.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru blanc Clos Saint-Jean AOC 2024
Limestone-rich soils, a cool vintage, a disciplined style: Clos Saint-Jean speaks a serious, mineral language. Thomas Morey favours elegance over opulence – structural clarity rather than creaminess. A Chardonnay that translates its terroir with quiet fidelity.
Magnum · 1.5 LChassagne-Montrachet Blanc AOC 2024
Limestone and marl, the southern part of the Côte de Beaune – here the terroir speaks. Thomas Morey shapes from this a Chardonnay that places elegance above opulence: precisely delineated, carried by natural tension. The magnum grants it time and space. A wine that remains silent – and thereby says everything.
Chassagne-Montrachet rouge
Historically, Chassagne was a red wine village, and a remnant of that tradition endures: bright, spicy Pinot Noir – earthy and cherry-driven, often the appellation’s understated value pick.
Chassagne-Montrachet Vielles Vignes Rouge AOC 2024
Old vines, deep roots, limestone soils with marl – Chassagne-Montrachet as a discreet foundation for red Burgundy. Thomas Morey vinifies with restraint: fine tannins, no loud oak, the terroir taking centre stage. A wine that speaks rather than shouts.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru rouge Clos Saint-Jean AOC 2023
Bright ruby red, youthful and aromatic: red cherry, raspberry, a hint of undergrowth and cinnamon. Juicy and vibrant on the palate, with tannins still somewhat grippy – youthful rigour, not a flaw. The Clos Saint-Jean needs time; its potential shines through in the fresh, cherry-driven finish.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru rouge Clos Saint-Jean AOC 2024
Chassagne-Montrachet as a red wine address – the Clos Saint-Jean serves as a quiet reminder of this heritage. Limestone soils shape its minerality and structure, with elegance prevailing over opulence. Thomas Morey works in a purist style: gentle extraction, restrained use of oak, transparent in expression.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Bondues" AOC 2022
The red side of Chassagne-Montrachet – rare, understated, revealing. Limestone soils with iron-rich marl lend this Pinot Noir a distinctive tension between fruit and minerality. Finesse over opulence, precision over power – a Burgundy that speaks softly and lingers precisely because of it.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Bondues" AOC 2024
A red Chassagne-Montrachet – still a discovery for many. Jurassic limestone and clay soils shape a cool, mineral texture that renders this Pinot Noir clear and distinctive. The demanding 2024 vintage brought freshness and lively acidity. A wine that demands time and rewards patience.
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Bondues" AOC 2023
Chassagne-Montrachet shows its red side here – precise, understated, convincing. Calcareous marl and clay shape a Pinot Noir that possesses both mineral rigour and velvety depth in equal measure. Darviot-Perrin puts the terroir centre stage, with wood playing a supporting role. A red Premier Cru that impresses through elegance.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chassagne-Montrachet?
A wine-growing commune on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, awarded AOC status in 1937. The village is best known for white Chardonnay, but it also produces red Pinot Noir.
Is Chassagne-Montrachet white or red?
Both. Its fame rests on white Chardonnay, yet historically Chassagne was a red-wine village – red Pinot Noir is still bottled today and often represents excellent value.
What is the connection between Chassagne-Montrachet and Montrachet?
The Grand Cru Montrachet straddles the border between Chassagne and Puligny; both villages share it and appended its name to their own in 1879. Many consider Montrachet the greatest dry white wine in the world.
What does Chassagne-Montrachet taste like?
White: ripe apple, hazelnut, citrus and a saline, chalky finish, more precise than the buttery reputation of white Burgundy might suggest. Red: bright cherry, spice and earthy notes with fine tannins.
What is the difference between Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet?
The neighbouring villages share the Grands Crus. Puligny is considered more delicate and floral, Chassagne somewhat broader and nuttier – and Chassagne also produces red wine, which is virtually non-existent in Puligny.
How much does a good Chassagne-Montrachet cost?
White village-level wines start at around 50 to 70 euros, Premier Crus from about 90 euros. Compared with neighbours such as Puligny or Meursault, this is often the most affordable route to white Burgundy of this calibre.
Chassagne blanc or rouge?
The white is better known. However, roughly a third of the vineyard area is planted to Pinot Noir, and red Chassagnes are noticeably less expensive than the white crus. Well worth exploring.
What does Montrachet mean?
The name of Burgundy’s most celebrated white Grand Cru, interpreted as “bald hill”. Chassagne and Puligny have borne it in their village names since the 19th century – such is the defining influence of this single vineyard on the area.