Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Bois de Chassagne

Bois de Chassagne sits near the top of the Côte d'Or escarpment in Chassagne-Montrachet, with elevations spanning 220 to 340 metres. Its position close to the woodland edge at the crest of the slope distinguishes it from many of the village's lower-lying premier crus. The name itself reflects this geography, with 'bois' meaning woods in French. This higher-altitude situation brings cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation compared to mid-slope sites, influencing the character of wines produced here.

• Elevation: 220 to 340 metres, one of the higher premier cru sites in the commune
• Located at the crest of the Côte d'Or, adjacent to woodland
• Continental climate with meaningful diurnal temperature variation at altitude
• Situated within the Chassagne-Montrachet commune, Côte de Beaune

The soils at Bois de Chassagne are composed of limestone and marl, the defining geological combination across the Côte de Beaune. Limestone provides excellent drainage and contributes to the mineral character for which Chassagne-Montrachet whites are celebrated. Marl introduces clay content that retains some moisture and adds texture and weight to the wines. At the higher elevations of this climat, the soils tend to be thinner and stonier near the crest, which can concentrate flavors and reinforce the site's reputation for powerful, mineral-driven expression.

• Limestone and marl soils consistent with the broader Côte de Beaune geology
• Thinner soils near the crest contribute to concentration and minerality
• Limestone drainage promotes freshness and precision in white wines
• Marl content adds texture and body to both white and red wines

Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted and planted within Bois de Chassagne, though white wine production predominates. The Chardonnay produced here tends toward power and concentration, supported by pronounced minerality that reflects the limestone-rich soils and elevated position. Red wines from Pinot Noir display characteristic red berry fruit and the structural elegance typical of Chassagne-Montrachet rouge. The combination of altitude, aspect, and soil composition gives the wines of this climat a distinct identity within the already prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru tier.

• Chardonnay dominates production; white wines are the primary style
• Pinot Noir also planted, producing red wines with red berry character
• White wines noted for power, concentration, and mineral backbone
• Red wines show structural elegance typical of Chassagne-Montrachet

Bois de Chassagne functions as an umbrella climat, meaning it encompasses and gives its name to a group of smaller individual vineyard parcels. Les Embazées and Les Baudines are two such parcels contained within the Bois de Chassagne boundary. This structure is common in Burgundy, where historical land division has created a layered system of named sites operating beneath a broader geographic designation. The premier cru classification was formally granted on 01/12/1977, affirming the quality potential recognized in this elevated, woodland-adjacent position on the Côte d'Or.

• Umbrella climat containing smaller parcels Les Embazées and Les Baudines
• Classified Premier Cru on 01/12/1977
• Total classified area: 13.58 hectares
• Parent appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru