Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Ez Crottes
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A rare and small Premier Cru climat in Chassagne-Montrachet, producing both mineral whites and powerful reds from argilo-calcaire soils.
Ez Crottes is a small, uncommon Premier Cru climat in Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard sits between 220 and 325 metres elevation on limestone, marl, and clay soils. Both white and red wines are produced, with whites showing mineral and fruity character and reds delivering power and tannin.
- Official classification: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
- Also known as Ez Cretz
- Elevation ranges from 220 to 325 metres
- Soils are argilo-calcaire with white marl, limestone, and clay
- Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted and grown
- One of 48 to 55 Premier Cru climats within Chassagne-Montrachet
- Notable producers include Domaine de la Galopière and Marc Morey
Location and Classification
Ez Crottes sits within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation on the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. It carries Premier Cru status, placing it within the upper tier of Chassagne-Montrachet's hierarchy of named vineyard sites. The climat is also recorded under the alternate name Ez Cretz. As one of the more obscure of the 48 to 55 Premier Cru lieux-dits in the commune, production is limited and bottles appear infrequently on the market.
- Classified as Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
- Alternate name: Ez Cretz
- Located in the Côte de Beaune, southern Burgundy
- One of the least prominent Premier Cru sites in the commune
Terroir and Soils
The vineyard spans an elevation range of 220 to 325 metres, reflecting the varied topography of Chassagne-Montrachet's hillside. Soils are classified as argilo-calcaire, a combination of limestone, marl, and clay with white marl present. This soil profile is characteristic of much of the Côte de Beaune and provides good drainage alongside mineral richness. The continental climate brings warm, dry summers and cool, extended winters, giving the growing season a well-defined structure that suits both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Elevation: 220 to 325 metres
- Soils: argilo-calcaire with white marl, limestone, and clay
- Continental climate with warm summers and cool winters
- Soil drainage and mineral content support both white and red varieties
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Ez Crottes produces both white and red wines. Whites from Chardonnay are described as mineral and fruity, consistent with the chalky, marl-rich soils of Chassagne-Montrachet's Premier Cru vineyards. Reds from Pinot Noir tend toward a powerful, tannic style. Domaine de la Galopière and Marc Morey are among the producers with holdings in the climat, though given the small parcel size, production from any single domaine is typically very limited.
- Chardonnay whites: mineral and fruity character
- Pinot Noir reds: powerful and tannic style
- Notable producers: Domaine de la Galopière, Marc Morey
- Small parcel size means limited total production
Whites from Ez Crottes show a mineral-driven, fruity profile typical of Chassagne-Montrachet's argilo-calcaire soils. Reds are structured and tannic, reflecting the power Pinot Noir can achieve in this part of the Côte de Beaune.
- Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Ez Crottes$60-90Marc Morey is one of the few documented producers with holdings in this rare, small-parcel Premier Cru climat.Find →
- Domaine de la Galopière Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Ez Crottes$55-85Domaine de la Galopière is among the named producers in Ez Crottes, offering access to a seldom-seen climat.Find →
- Ez Crottes is an alternate name for Ez Cretz, both referring to the same Premier Cru climat in Chassagne-Montrachet
- Chassagne-Montrachet has between 48 and 55 named Premier Cru sites; Ez Crottes is among the least commonly seen
- Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown, producing white and red Premier Cru wines
- Soils are argilo-calcaire: limestone, marl, and clay with white marl, typical of the Côte de Beaune
- Elevation range of 220 to 325 metres reflects significant variation across the climat