Clos Chareau

Clos Chareau sits within the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France. It falls under the broader Morgeot vineyard, one of Chassagne-Montrachet's most important Premier Cru sites, and is distinguished as a walled parcel, or clos. The alternate name Morgeot Clos Chareau reflects this dual identity. At 230 meters elevation, it occupies a mid-slope position typical of quality Côte de Beaune Premier Crus.

• Part of the Morgeot Premier Cru vineyard complex
• Classified as Burgundy Premier Cru
• Situated in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy
• Walled parcel designation distinguishes it within the larger Morgeot site

The vineyard's terroir is defined by a southeastern aspect that maximizes morning sun exposure while moderating afternoon heat, a common advantage for Premier Cru sites in Chassagne-Montrachet. The soils feature a chalky upper crust over clay-dominant deeper layers. This combination is characteristic of the Morgeot sector of Chassagne-Montrachet, where the chalk provides excellent drainage and contributes to mineral precision in the wine, while the clay reserves moisture and adds textural richness. The continental climate typical of the Côte de Beaune brings warm summers and cold winters, with sufficient diurnal temperature variation to preserve acidity in the Chardonnay.

• Southeastern aspect captures morning sun, moderates afternoon heat
• Chalk upper crust over clay subsoil drives mineral intensity and texture
• Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters
• Elevation of 230 meters provides natural temperature moderation

Clos Chareau produces white wine exclusively from Chardonnay, consistent with the Premier Cru white wine tradition of Chassagne-Montrachet. The combination of chalky soils and a well-oriented southeastern aspect produces wines described as concentrated and mineral. The chalk-over-clay soil profile typically yields Chardonnay with good structure, a firm minerality, and sufficient body to age well. These are serious Premier Cru whites that balance tension and richness, characteristic of the Morgeot sector's house style.

• Exclusively white wine from Chardonnay
• Style is concentrated with pronounced mineral character
• Chalk soils contribute precision and tension to the palate
• Clay subsoil adds textural weight and aging potential

Château de la Crée and Maison Evenstad are the recognized producers working with fruit from Clos Chareau. Maison Evenstad is the négociant arm of the Evenstad family, known for their ownership of Domaine Serene in Oregon as well as Burgundy holdings. Their presence in this clos reflects broader international investment in high-quality Côte de Beaune Premier Cru sites. Château de la Crée is a Santenay-based estate with significant Chassagne-Montrachet holdings, bringing focused terroir-driven winemaking to the parcel.

• Château de la Crée: Santenay-based estate with Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru holdings
• Maison Evenstad: négociant connected to the Evenstad family of Domaine Serene
• International investment reflects the growing prestige of Morgeot sector parcels