Clos de La Roquemaure

Clos de La Roquemaure sits within the grounds of the historic Morgeot Abbey, south of Chassagne village along the road toward Santenay. This placement within the broader Morgeot sector of Chassagne-Montrachet connects it to one of the appellation's most storied vineyard zones. The climat faces southeast and occupies a relatively wide elevation band, ranging from 220 to 325 metres above sea level, which contributes to a distinctive combination of ripeness and freshness in the resulting wines.

• Situated on the southern flank of Chassagne-Montrachet, within Morgeot Abbey grounds
• Southeast aspect captures morning sun while maintaining afternoon freshness
• Elevation range of 220 to 325 metres is broad for such a small parcel, adding complexity
• Road to Santenay forms the southern boundary of this sector

The vineyard sits on white marl mixed with stones and gravelly limestone clay, a soil profile that drives the mineral precision and structural tension characteristic of wines from this climat. White marl delivers the chalky, saline minerality that defines top Chassagne Premier Crus, while the gravelly limestone component ensures excellent drainage and forces vine roots to work deep. The broader climate is continental, with cold winters and hot summers typical of the Côte de Beaune, producing concentrated fruit balanced by firm natural acidity.

• White marl delivers saline, chalky minerality to the wine
• Gravelly limestone clay ensures drainage and promotes deep root development
• Continental climate produces ripe, concentrated fruit with natural acidity
• Soil profile closely mirrors other high-quality Morgeot-sector premiers crus

Clos de La Roquemaure carries the prefix 'Clos,' indicating it is or was an enclosed vineyard, a designation with deep historical significance in Burgundy. Its location within the grounds of Morgeot Abbey ties it directly to the monastic winemaking heritage that shaped the Côte de Beaune over centuries. Today, the entire 0.6-hectare parcel is farmed exclusively by Domaine Fleurot-Larose as a monopole, meaning this producer holds sole rights to the appellation. Monopoles of this size are exceptionally rare in Chassagne-Montrachet and lend Clos de La Roquemaure a singular identity on the market.

• The 'Clos' designation reflects a historic enclosed vineyard within abbey grounds
• Morgeot Abbey has shaped viticulture in this sector for centuries
• Domaine Fleurot-Larose holds the monopole, the only producer legally permitted to use the name
• At 0.6 hectares, annual production is extremely limited

Clos de La Roquemaure produces white wine exclusively from Chardonnay. The wines are described as powerful and concentrated, with a mineral backbone and clear tension and focus on the palate. This style places the climat firmly in the more structured, site-driven camp of Chassagne Premier Crus rather than the overtly rich or opulent end of the spectrum. The combination of southeast exposure, marl-limestone soils, and the elevation range all contribute to wines that reward cellaring and show complexity beyond their modest production volume.

• Chardonnay is the sole grape variety planted
• Style is powerful and concentrated with mineral tension
• Not an overtly rich or fruit-forward style; focus and structure dominate
• Rewards cellaring given its concentration and natural acidity