Monthélie 1er Cru Le Cas Rougeot
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A south-southeast facing Premier Cru in Monthélie, producing Pinot Noir from classic Burgundian limestone and clay soils.
Le Cas Rougeot is one of 15 Premier Cru vineyards in Monthélie, a Côte de Beaune appellation often overlooked in favor of its neighbors. The south-southeast facing site grows Pinot Noir on limestone and clay soils typical of the region. Pascal Mure is among the notable producers working this climat.
- Premier Cru classification within the Monthélie appellation
- One of 15 Premier Cru vineyards in Monthélie
- Located in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
- South-southeast facing aspect for optimal sun exposure
- Soils composed of limestone and clay
- Exclusively planted with Pinot Noir
- Notable producer includes Pascal Mure
Location and Setting
Le Cas Rougeot sits within the Monthélie commune of the Côte de Beaune, one of 15 vineyards holding Premier Cru status in this appellation. Monthélie occupies a hillside position inland from the more celebrated villages of Volnay and Meursault, sharing geological and climatic characteristics with its famous neighbors while maintaining its own distinct identity. The south-southeast aspect of Le Cas Rougeot provides the site with favorable sun exposure across the growing season, a key advantage in Burgundy's cool continental climate.
- Situated in the Monthélie commune, Côte de Beaune
- South-southeast aspect maximizes sunlight in a cool climate
- Shares geological character with neighboring Volnay and Meursault
- One of 15 classified Premier Cru sites in Monthélie
Soils and Viticulture
The soils of Le Cas Rougeot follow the classic Burgundian template of limestone and clay. This combination provides good drainage through the limestone component while the clay fraction retains sufficient moisture to sustain the vines through drier periods. The result is a terroir well suited to Pinot Noir, which thrives on well-drained, calcareous soils throughout the Côte d'Or. The cool Burgundian climate keeps acidity levels elevated and encourages gradual, even ripening.
- Limestone and clay soils typical of the Côte de Beaune
- Limestone provides drainage; clay aids moisture retention
- Cool Burgundian climate promotes slow, even ripening
- Pinot Noir is the sole permitted grape variety
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Le Cas Rougeot produces red wines exclusively from Pinot Noir, as is standard across Premier Cru red Monthélie. The wines reflect the appellation's character, offering a middle path between the elegance of Volnay and the structure found in some Côte de Beaune reds. Pascal Mure is among the producers associated with this climat. Monthélie Premier Crus as a category represent solid value within the Côte de Beaune hierarchy, given the appellation's lower profile compared to its neighbors.
- Produces red wine exclusively from Pinot Noir
- Pascal Mure is a notable producer of Le Cas Rougeot
- Monthélie Premier Crus offer value relative to neighboring villages
- Style reflects the Côte de Beaune's balance of elegance and structure
Pinot Noir from Le Cas Rougeot typically expresses red fruit characters such as cherry and raspberry, supported by earthy, mineral notes derived from the limestone and clay soils. The cool Burgundian climate preserves freshness and acidity, and Premier Cru examples tend to show more concentration and complexity than village-level Monthélie.
- Pascal Mure Monthélie 1er Cru Le Cas Rougeot$30-50Direct expression of the climat from a noted local producer; offers Premier Cru Monthélie character at accessible Côte de Beaune pricing.Find →
- Le Cas Rougeot is one of 15 Premier Cru vineyards in Monthélie, Côte de Beaune
- South-southeast aspect and limestone-clay soils define the site's terroir
- Only Pinot Noir is grown; all wines from this climat are red
- Monthélie sits between Volnay and Meursault on the Côte de Beaune hillside
- Pascal Mure is a noted producer associated with this Premier Cru climat