La Boudriotte
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A historic Premier Cru within Morgeot's ancient abbey grounds, producing structured reds and mineral whites from deep clay-limestone soils.
La Boudriotte is a Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru vineyard rooted in the grounds of historic Morgeot Abbey. A subsection of the larger Morgeot Premier Cru, it comprises six individual lieux-dits, all of which may be labeled as Morgeot 1er Cru. Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive here on deep clay-limestone soils.
- Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune
- Located within the grounds of Morgeot Abbey; technically a subsection of Morgeot Premier Cru
- Comprises six individual lieux-dits, each permitted to bottle as Morgeot 1er Cru
- East-facing aspect at 220 to 325 meters elevation
- Soils of deep clay-limestone with gravel and limestone
- Grows both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- Notable producers include Ramonet, Fontaine-Gagnard, and Château de la Maltroye
Location and Classification
La Boudriotte sits within the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. The vineyard lies within the historic grounds of Morgeot Abbey and functions as a named subsection of the broader Morgeot Premier Cru. Under appellation rules, wines from La Boudriotte's six individual lieux-dits may be labeled either as La Boudriotte or as Morgeot 1er Cru, giving producers flexibility in how they present these wines to market. The alternate name Clos de la Boudriotte also appears on some labels.
- Classified as Premier Cru within Chassagne-Montrachet
- Six lieux-dits make up the full La Boudriotte vineyard area
- Wines may be bottled as La Boudriotte or Morgeot 1er Cru
- Located within the grounds of Morgeot Abbey
Terroir and Climate
La Boudriotte benefits from an east-facing aspect at elevations ranging from 220 to 325 meters, giving vines good morning sun exposure while tempering afternoon heat. The soils are deep clay-limestone with gravel and limestone, a combination that provides both water retention and drainage, contributing to the vineyard's ability to produce structured reds alongside complex whites. The climate is continental, with warm, dry summers and cool winters, consistent with the broader Côte de Beaune pattern.
- East-facing slopes at 220 to 325 meters elevation
- Deep clay-limestone soils with gravel and limestone layers
- Continental climate with warm dry summers and cool winters
- Terroir supports both red and white wine production
Wines and Style
La Boudriotte produces both red and white wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay respectively. The red wines show structure and elegance typical of Chassagne-Montrachet reds, which are often underrated relative to the village's more celebrated whites. The Chardonnay wines display the minerality and complexity that the clay-limestone soils of the Côte de Beaune reliably deliver. While Chassagne-Montrachet is globally recognized for white Burgundy, the reds from La Boudriotte represent a serious and worthwhile expression of the appellation.
- Pinot Noir produces structured, elegant reds
- Chardonnay delivers mineral-driven, complex whites
- Chassagne-Montrachet reds are frequently undervalued relative to the whites
- Both styles reflect the deep clay-limestone terroir
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Several respected Burgundy domaines hold parcels in La Boudriotte. Jean-Claude Ramonet and Domaine Bachelet Ramonet bring the considerable prestige of the Ramonet name to this site. Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, Gagnard-Delagrange, and Bruno Colin represent the Gagnard family network that has long defined quality in Chassagne-Montrachet. Château de la Maltroye and Domaine Lamy-Pillot round out a strong group of producers whose bottlings offer reliable access to this Premier Cru terroir.
- Jean-Claude Ramonet and Domaine Bachelet Ramonet hold parcels here
- Fontaine-Gagnard and Gagnard-Delagrange from the Gagnard family network
- Bruno Colin produces a well-regarded version
- Château de la Maltroye and Domaine Lamy-Pillot also present
Red wines from Pinot Noir show red fruit, earthy depth, and firm structure with elegant tannins. White wines from Chardonnay display stony minerality, citrus, and subtle richness supported by the deep clay-limestone soils.
- Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte Rouge$60-85Classic Gagnard family expression of La Boudriotte, showing structured Pinot Noir from deep clay-limestone soils.Find →
- Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Boudriotte Rouge$55-75Monopole-style bottling from a historic estate within the abbey grounds with consistent Premier Cru quality.Find →
- Domaine Lamy-Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte$45-65Reliable, well-priced entry into La Boudriotte from a respected Chassagne-Montrachet domaine.Find →
- La Boudriotte is a Premier Cru in Chassagne-Montrachet located within the grounds of Morgeot Abbey
- It is technically a subsection of the Morgeot Premier Cru and comprises six lieux-dits
- Wines may be labeled as La Boudriotte or as Morgeot 1er Cru under appellation rules
- Soils are deep clay-limestone with gravel and limestone; aspect is east-facing at 220 to 325 meters
- Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown here, producing structured reds and mineral whites