Les Champlots

Les Champlots occupies the eastern half of the Saint-Aubin commune, positioned above the En Montceau section and overlooking the historic village of Gamay. The climat sits at relatively high elevation for the Côte de Beaune, a factor that contributes to the site's naturally crisp, tension-driven style. The south-to-southwest aspect maximises sun exposure across the 11 hectares, helping Chardonnay reach full phenolic ripeness even in cooler vintages.

• Eastern portion of Saint-Aubin commune
• Overlooks the village of Gamay
• Positioned above the En Montceau premier cru section
• South-to-southwest aspect at relatively high elevation

Well-drained limestone soils define the terroir of Les Champlots. This geology is characteristic of the broader Saint-Aubin appellation, which shares the chalky, stony parent material found throughout the Côte de Beaune. The free-draining nature of the soil limits vine vigour and concentrates flavours, while the high limestone content directly imprints the wines with the stony, mineral signatures the site is known for. The continental Burgundy climate brings warm summers and cold winters, with the elevated position adding a freshness that preserves acidity in the finished wines.

• Predominantly well-drained limestone soils
• Continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
• High elevation contributes to natural acidity retention
• Soil structure limits vigour and concentrates fruit

Les Champlots is predominantly a white wine vineyard, with Chardonnay accounting for the majority of plantings alongside a smaller proportion of Pinot Noir. The whites produced here are recognised for their crisp acidity, mineral backbone, and stone-fruit profile. The combination of high elevation, limestone soils, and south-facing aspect yields wines that sit comfortably alongside premier crus from the better-known appellations of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, often at considerably more accessible price points. The site's distinctive mineral character and stone-driven profile have earned it a strong reputation among producers and collectors seeking value-oriented Burgundy.

• Predominantly white wines from Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir also grown in the climat
• Characteristic style: crisp acidity, mineral backbone, stone-fruit notes
• Considered a value alternative to neighbouring Puligny and Chassagne premier crus

Several respected Côte de Beaune producers hold parcels in Les Champlots. Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, one of Burgundy's most acclaimed modern white wine specialists, produces a benchmark example. Jean-Claude Bachelet, Domaine Larue, Domaine Patrick Miolane, and Françoise et Denis Clair also work with fruit from the climat. The presence of these producers reflects the site's standing within Saint-Aubin and the broader Côte de Beaune hierarchy.

• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey: highly regarded modern producer
• Jean-Claude Bachelet: established Saint-Aubin specialist
• Domaine Larue and Domaine Patrick Miolane: respected local estates
• Françoise et Denis Clair: consistent producer across Saint-Aubin crus