Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Bondues'

Les Bondues sits within the Chenevottes area of Chassagne-Montrachet, roughly 100 yards south of the famed Montrachet grand cru. As a lieu-dit within Chenevottes, it occupies a precise and well-defined parcel on the Côte de Beaune. The east-facing aspect captures morning sun, a characteristic orientation shared by many of Burgundy's most celebrated sites. At just 0.32 hectares, Les Bondues ranks among the most intimate Premier Cru parcels in the entire Côte de Beaune.

• Nested within the Chenevottes Premier Cru as a named lieu-dit
• Approximately 100 yards south of Montrachet grand cru
• East-facing orientation provides morning sun exposure
• Located in Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy

The soils at Les Bondues consist of limestone scree enriched with clay and marl, a composition typical of the Chassagne-Montrachet hillside. This combination of parent limestone rock with clay and marl infill provides both drainage and water retention, supporting the development of complex, structured Pinot Noir. The proximity to Montrachet underscores the quality of the underlying geology in this part of the commune, even if the red wines here occupy a different expressive register than the celebrated whites produced just metres away.

• Primary substrate: limestone scree
• Enriched with clay and marl deposits
• Soil composition supports both drainage and moisture retention
• Typical of the mid-slope Premier Cru terroir in Chassagne-Montrachet

The vines at Les Bondues were planted in the 1950s and now average approximately 60 years of age. Old-vine Pinot Noir at this age typically delivers lower yields and greater concentration, contributing to the wine's noted depth and elegance. The continental climate with maritime influences that characterises the Côte de Beaune brings warm summers and cold winters, punctuated by oceanic weather patterns that moderate temperature extremes and introduce vintage variation. Managing a parcel of only 0.32 hectares demands precision; virtually every vine row counts toward the final blend.

• Vines planted in the 1950s, averaging 60 years of age
• Old vines contribute to lower natural yields and concentration
• Continental climate with maritime influences governs growing conditions
• Extremely small parcel size requires meticulous vineyard management

Les Bondues produces red wine exclusively from Pinot Noir. The wines are characterised by aromas of red fruits and woody notes, with a fleshy texture underpinned by remarkable elegance. This profile reflects both the old vine material and the proximity to some of Burgundy's most prestigious terroir. Chassagne-Montrachet is more commonly associated with white Burgundy, making a quality red Premier Cru from this commune a point of genuine interest for collectors and students alike. Notable producers working with this lieu-dit include Domaine Darviot-Perrin and Jane Eyre.

• Exclusively Pinot Noir, producing red Premier Cru Burgundy
• Aromas of red fruits with woody, earthy complexity
• Fleshy texture with a defining elegance on the palate
• Notable producers: Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Jane Eyre