Beaune Premier Cru Champs Pimont
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A south-facing premier cru at the foot of the hill, where iron-rich clay and limestone soils meet just north of Pommard.
Champs Pimont is a Beaune Premier Cru situated at the southern edge of Beaune, bordering Pommard on the Côte de Beaune. The vineyard produces primarily Pinot Noir with red and black fruit character, structured and round in style. A small amount of Chardonnay is also grown, yielding mineral whites with saline tension.
- Classification: Beaune Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
- Grapes grown: Pinot Noir (primary) and Chardonnay
- Aspect: South and east-facing slopes
- Soils: Iron-rich clay on lower slopes; chalky limestone on upper slopes
- Location: Southern Beaune, adjacent to the Pommard border
- Name origin: 'Les Champs au pied du Mont' meaning 'The Fields at the Foot of the Mountain'
- Notable producers include Domaine Jacques Prieur and Domaine Felettig
Location and Setting
Champs Pimont sits at the southern end of the Beaune appellation, where the commune boundary meets Pommard. The vineyard slopes overlook the outskirts of Beaune itself, with a south and east aspect that ensures good sun exposure throughout the growing season. Its position near the Pommard border gives it a character that bridges the two communes, and the name 'Les Champs au pied du Mont' describes its topographic reality: fields stretching at the foot of the hillside.
- Located south of Beaune town, close to the Pommard border
- South and east aspect maximizes sunlight exposure
- Also known as Les Champs Pimont, Champs-Pimont, and Les Champs au pied du Mont
- Slopes overlook the outskirts of Beaune
Soils and Climate
The vineyard displays a clear soil gradient moving up the slope. The lower portions carry clay with a notable iron content, which contributes weight and structure to the wines grown there. Higher on the slope, the soils transition to chalky limestone, providing better drainage and contributing mineral lift. The climate across the Côte de Beaune is continental, with warm summers and cold winters, and the south-east facing aspect helps moderate ripening conditions for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
- Lower slope: clay with iron content, adding structure and depth
- Upper slope: chalky limestone, promoting drainage and minerality
- Continental climate with clearly defined seasons
- Dual soil types allow both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to thrive
Wine Style
Red wines from Champs Pimont are the dominant production, made from Pinot Noir. These wines are characterized by smooth, round textures and structured tannins, with aromatic profiles centered on red and black fruits. The iron-rich clay of the lower slope contributes a firm backbone that distinguishes these wines from lighter Beaune reds. White wines, produced from Chardonnay, are less common but noteworthy for their mineral character and saline tension, reflecting the limestone-dominant upper slope soils.
- Red wines: smooth, round, structured with red and black fruit aromas
- White wines: mineral-driven with saline tension
- Iron content in clay soils adds backbone to the reds
- Limestone upper slopes shape the mineral quality of the whites
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Several respected Burgundy domaines and negociants hold parcels in Champs Pimont. Domaine Jacques Prieur, one of Beaune's most recognized estates, is among the most prominent names working this vineyard. Other producers include Domaine du Prieure Maurice, Domaine Besson, Domaine Felettig, Patrick Clémencet, and Maison Colin Seguin. The spread of producers across domaines and negociant houses reflects the vineyard's established reputation within the Beaune premier cru hierarchy.
- Domaine Jacques Prieur: one of Beaune's most respected estates
- Domaine Felettig: a reliable Côte de Beaune producer
- Maison Colin Seguin: negociant representation in the vineyard
- Patrick Clémencet: smaller domaine with holdings in Champs Pimont
Red wines show smooth, round textures with structured tannins and aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry alongside darker black fruit notes. The iron-rich lower slope soils add a firm, earthy backbone. White wines, though less common, are mineral and taut with saline tension and fresh acidity from the chalky limestone upper slope.
- Domaine Jacques Prieur Beaune Premier Cru Champs Pimont$60-90One of Beaune's top domaines with a long-standing presence in this vineyard; benchmark for the appellation.Find →
- Domaine Felettig Beaune Premier Cru Champs Pimont$40-60Reliable Côte de Beaune producer delivering consistent, well-structured Pinot Noir from this premier cru.Find →
- Maison Colin Seguin Beaune Premier Cru Champs Pimont$35-55Negociant approach offering accessible entry into Champs Pimont with fruit-forward, approachable style.Find →
- Champs Pimont is a Beaune Premier Cru located at the southern boundary of Beaune, adjacent to Pommard
- Soil gradient: iron-rich clay on lower slopes, chalky limestone on upper slopes, producing different textural and mineral qualities
- The name derives from 'Les Champs au pied du Mont' meaning 'The Fields at the Foot of the Mountain'
- Both Pinot Noir (primary) and Chardonnay are grown; reds are structured and fruit-forward, whites are mineral with saline tension
- South and east aspect in a continental climate; the proximity to Pommard can give red wines more weight than some other Beaune premiers crus