Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Chaillots

Les Chaillots occupies a south-west facing slope on the celebrated hill of Corton in the Côte de Beaune, sitting directly below the Grand Cru vineyard Corton-Grèves. The vineyard covers approximately 4.7 hectares and benefits from the cool continental climate characteristic of the Côte de Beaune. Its position on the slope places it within the classic Premier Cru band of Aloxe-Corton, where elevation and aspect work together to produce wines of real concentration.

• South-west facing aspect maximizes afternoon sun exposure
• Directly adjacent to and below Grand Cru Corton-Grèves
• Total area: approximately 4.7 hectares (11.7 acres)
• Cool continental climate typical of the Côte de Beaune

The name Les Chaillots comes directly from the French word 'caillou,' meaning pebble or stone, a straightforward nod to the vineyard's character underfoot. The soils are limestone-rich at their core, interlaid with layers of alluvial sand, gravel, and the stony, pebbly material that gives the site its name. This combination of well-drained, mineral-rich substrate encourages deep root development and contributes to the structured, age-worthy profile of wines produced here.

• Name derives from 'caillou,' the French word for pebble or stone
• Limestone-rich base soil with alluvial sand and gravel layers
• Stony, pebbly surface texture defines the site's drainage and character
• Well-drained soils promote vine stress and concentrated fruit

Louis Latour is the dominant force in Les Chaillots, controlling over 90% of the Premier Cru portion of the vineyard. This level of single-producer control is unusual even by Burgundy standards and means that Latour's interpretation defines the public face of this climat. Domaine Truchetet and the associated negociant label Morgan Truchetet represent the remaining notable producers, offering an alternative perspective on the site.

• Louis Latour controls over 90% of the Premier Cru portion
• Domaine Truchetet holds a notable smaller parcel
• Morgan Truchetet operates as a negociant label from the same family
• Single-producer dominance is rare and shapes the vineyard's commercial identity

Les Chaillots produces red wine exclusively from Pinot Noir, delivering a style that sits at an interesting crossroads. The wines carry the finesse and elegance associated with Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir while displaying a degree of power and structure more commonly associated with Côte de Nuits. Expect medium to full body, firm tannins, and enough backbone to reward several years of cellaring. The stony soils lend a mineral thread that runs through the wine from mid-palate to finish.