Le Puits
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A stony, spring-fed Premier Cru in Saint-Aubin delivering mineral-driven whites and reds from just 0.6 hectares.
Le Puits is a 0.6-hectare Premier Cru vineyard in Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, known for its stony clay-limestone soils. A south-east aspect and an underground water source beneath the site contribute to its distinctive mineral character. Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown here.
- Premier Cru classified vineyard within the Saint-Aubin appellation
- Total area of just 0.6 hectares, making it one of the smaller Premier Crus in Saint-Aubin
- Located in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
- South-east facing aspect provides good morning sun exposure
- Soils are clay and limestone, notably stony compared to neighboring sites
- An underground water source supplies the vineyard, referenced in its name ('le puits' means 'the well')
- Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are planted
Location and Classification
Le Puits sits within the Saint-Aubin Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Beaune, one of several small lieux-dits elevated to Premier Cru status in this commune. At just 0.6 hectares, it ranks among the more modestly sized Premier Crus in Saint-Aubin, a village that punches above its weight for quality-to-price ratio in Burgundy. The name itself translates directly to 'the well,' a direct reference to the underground water source that lies beneath the vineyard.
- Appellation: Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune
- Size: 0.6 hectares
- Name origin: 'Le Puits' means 'the well,' referencing an underground spring beneath the site
Terroir
Le Puits is distinguished by its notably stony clay-limestone soils, a combination that promotes good drainage while retaining enough moisture to support the vines through drier periods. The south-east aspect captures morning sun and moderates afternoon heat, a common feature in Saint-Aubin's Premier Cru vineyards that helps preserve freshness and acidity. The underground water source is a defining geological feature, unusual enough to have given the vineyard its name and contributing to consistent vine hydration even in warmer vintages. Continental climate conditions bring cold winters and warm summers, with the elevation and aspect helping to maintain the cool-climate signature that defines Saint-Aubin.
- Soils: clay and limestone, notably stony
- Aspect: south-east, providing morning sun and moderate temperatures
- Underground water source beneath the site is a defining geological feature
- Continental climate with cool-climate influence from the hillside position
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Le Puits produces both white Burgundy from Chardonnay and red Burgundy from Pinot Noir, consistent with Saint-Aubin's tradition of bottling both varieties at the Premier Cru level. The white wines display fresh acidity, mineral tension, and a lean, elegant frame typical of Saint-Aubin Premier Crus. The stony soils contribute a pronounced minerality that runs through both colors. Notable producers working with Le Puits include Domaine Derain, Thomas Morey, Bernard Morey et Fils, and Pierre Girard, a roster that reflects the strong family domaine culture in this part of the Côte de Beaune.
- Both Chardonnay (white) and Pinot Noir (red) are produced
- Style: fresh, elegant, mineral-driven
- Key producers: Domaine Derain, Thomas Morey, Bernard Morey et Fils, Pierre Girard
Whites from Le Puits show crisp citrus, green apple, and chalk-driven minerality with a lean, focused palate and bright acidity. Reds display red cherry, earthy notes, and a fine-boned structure consistent with cool-climate Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune.
- Thomas Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Puits$40-55Thomas Morey brings precision and clarity to this stony site, showcasing Le Puits mineral character in white Burgundy.Find →
- Bernard Morey et Fils Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Puits$38-52A reliable family domaine with deep Côte de Beaune roots, producing structured and age-worthy Saint-Aubin Premier Cru.Find →
- Domaine Derain Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Puits$42-58Domaine Derain farms biodynamically, emphasizing terroir expression and the distinctive stony minerality of Le Puits.Find →
- Le Puits is a Premier Cru within the Saint-Aubin appellation, Côte de Beaune, covering just 0.6 hectares
- The name means 'the well,' directly referencing an underground water source beneath the vineyard
- Soils are clay and limestone, notably stonier than many neighboring Saint-Aubin sites
- South-east aspect and continental climate produce wines with fresh acidity and pronounced minerality
- Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted and planted