Champ Canet
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A 5.6-hectare northern Puligny premier cru sharing its slope line with Meursault's celebrated Perrières, named for a former vineyard owner.
Champ Canet is a 5.6-hectare Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru in the northern sector of the appellation. Sitting on argilo-calcareous soils above Les Combettes, it produces elegant Chardonnay with white flower, citrus, almond, and mineral character. Etienne Sauzet and Domaine Ramonet are among its most respected producers.
- Classification: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune
- Size: 5.6 hectares (13 acres)
- Grape variety: Chardonnay exclusively
- Soils: Thin stony marl over crumbly limestone bedrock; argilo-calcareous with brown earth and pebbles
- Aspect: Eastern exposure, capturing morning sunlight
- Location: Northern sector of Puligny-Montrachet, on the same slope line as Meursault Perrières
- Includes lieu-dit sites La Jaquelotte and Clos de la Garenne
Location and Geography
Champ Canet sits in the northern part of Puligny-Montrachet, positioned just above the premier cru Les Combettes and aligned on the same slope as Meursault's revered Perrières. This northern placement gives the vineyard a geological and topographical kinship with Meursault while remaining firmly within Puligny's appellation boundaries. The vineyard encompasses multiple lieu-dit sites, including La Jaquelotte and Clos de la Garenne, adding complexity to the overall character of wines produced under the Champ Canet name.
- Situated in the northern sector of Puligny-Montrachet, bordering Meursault
- Located just above Les Combettes on the same slope line as Meursault Perrières
- Encompasses lieu-dits La Jaquelotte and Clos de la Garenne
- Eastern aspect provides morning sun exposure
Soils and Terroir
The soils of Champ Canet consist of a thin layer of stony marl sitting atop crumbly limestone bedrock. The mix of brown earth and pebbles within an argilo-calcareous framework is well-suited to Chardonnay, providing the drainage and mineral richness that characterize the finest Puligny premier crus. The eastern exposure means the vines receive morning sunlight, which supports a gradual ripening cycle and the development of bright acidity alongside ripe fruit.
- Thin stony marl over crumbly limestone bedrock
- Argilo-calcareous mixture with brown earth and pebbles
- Eastern aspect promotes gradual, even ripening
- Mineral richness in the subsoil shapes the wine's signature finish
Wine Style and Character
Champ Canet produces elegant, balanced white wines with a generous character. In the glass, they appear pale yellow with golden tints. The aromatic profile typically features white flowers, citrus, almond, and honey, with a mineral finish that reflects the limestone-rich soils beneath. The wines occupy a style between the richness often associated with Meursault and the precision typical of Puligny, a consequence of the vineyard's position at the boundary of the two communes.
- Pale yellow with golden tints in the glass
- Aromas of white flowers, citrus, almond, and honey
- Mineral finish driven by limestone bedrock
- Balanced between Meursault richness and Puligny precision
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The name Champ Canet derives from a former owner of the vineyard named Canet, a naming convention common across Burgundy's historic climat system. The vineyard carries centuries of viticultural history within Puligny-Montrachet, a commune whose reputation rests on some of the finest white wine terroir in the world. The shared slope with Meursault Perrières underscores the geological continuity of the Côte de Beaune and helps explain the stylistic bridge Champ Canet often represents.
- Name derives from a former vineyard owner named Canet
- Located within one of Burgundy's most prestigious white wine communes
- Slope continuity with Meursault Perrières reflects underlying geological unity
Notable Producers
Champ Canet attracts a strong roster of respected Burgundian producers. Etienne Sauzet is widely regarded as a benchmark producer for this climat, and Domaine Ramonet brings its celebrated precision to the vineyard as well. Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot, Château de Meursault, Joseph Drouhin, and Domaine Philippe Pernot-Belicard round out the list of notable names working with fruit from this premier cru.
- Etienne Sauzet: a benchmark reference for Champ Canet
- Domaine Ramonet: brings precision and depth to the climat
- Joseph Drouhin: major négociant offering accessibility at scale
- Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot and Château de Meursault also produce notable examples
Pale yellow with golden tints; aromas of white flowers, citrus, almond, and honey; a generous mid-palate balanced by firm acidity and a clean mineral finish driven by the limestone-rich subsoil.
- Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet$120-160The benchmark producer for this climat, showcasing Champ Canet's mineral and floral character at its clearest.Find →
- Domaine Ramonet Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet$130-175Ramonet's precision winemaking highlights the limestone-driven mineral finish that defines this premier cru.Find →
- Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet$80-110A reliable négociant bottling offering accessible entry into Champ Canet's generous, balanced style.Find →
- Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ Canet$100-140Boillot's interpretation bridges the richness of the northern slope with classic Puligny white-flower aromatics.Find →
- Champ Canet is a Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru of 5.6 hectares, located in the northern sector of the appellation
- Soils are argilo-calcareous: thin stony marl over crumbly limestone bedrock with brown earth and pebbles
- Eastern aspect captures morning sunlight; the vineyard sits on the same slope line as Meursault Perrières
- The name derives from a former owner named Canet; the vineyard includes lieu-dits La Jaquelotte and Clos de la Garenne
- Key producers include Etienne Sauzet, Domaine Ramonet, and Joseph Drouhin