Les Chenevottes

Les Chenevottes sits within the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru appellation on the Côte de Beaune, positioned at the base of the famous Mont-Rachet hill. At over 11 hectares, it ranks among the larger Premier Cru climats in Chassagne-Montrachet. Its proximity to the Grand Cru Montrachet is not incidental; the two share closely related soil composition and sun exposure, placing Les Chenevottes in particularly distinguished company for a Premier Cru site.

• Located in Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
• Classified Burgundy Premier Cru
• Adjacent to Grand Cru Montrachet, sharing similar geology and exposure
• One of the appellation's larger Premier Cru holdings at 11 hectares

The soils at Les Chenevottes are defined by a complex layering of Rauracian, Callovian, and Bathonian limestone, all part of the Jurassic geological sequence that underpins the finest white Burgundy vineyards. The stony, limestone-based character of the site promotes excellent drainage and contributes the mineral tension that distinguishes the climat's wines. Elevation ranges from 220 to 325 metres, with a consistent south-southeast aspect that captures generous sun exposure throughout the growing season while the continental climate keeps the vines regulated with cool winters and warm, dry summers.

• Rauracian, Callovian, and Bathonian limestone soils, all Jurassic in origin
• Stony composition aids drainage and concentrates vine energy
• South-southeast aspect maximises sun exposure
• Continental climate with warm summers and extended cool winters

Les Chenevottes produces white wine exclusively from Chardonnay, in keeping with the conventions of white Premier Cru Chassagne-Montrachet. The style leans toward freshness and mineral precision, with aromatic profiles built around yellow fruits, florality, and a clean, chalky minerality. The proximity to Montrachet and the shared geological profile mean these wines can develop genuine depth with age, though the freshness and tension make them appealing from relatively early. The mineral backbone distinguishes Chenevottes from richer, more textural expressions found elsewhere in Chassagne-Montrachet.

• Exclusively Chardonnay
• Fresh, mineral-driven style with yellow fruit and floral notes
• Chalky minerality reflects the limestone soil composition
• Capable of development with age despite early approachability

A strong roster of Burgundy producers hold holdings in Les Chenevottes, ranging from major négociant houses to small family domaines. Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and Bruno Colin are among the most closely watched contemporary producers working with this climat, bringing a precise, low-intervention approach to their bottlings. Louis Latour, Maison Louis Jadot, and Maison Champy represent the négociant perspective, while Henri Prudhon and Philippe Colin add further family-domaine representation. The diversity of producers means that multiple interpretations of the terroir are available to explore.

• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey and Bruno Colin: leading domaine-level producers
• Louis Latour and Louis Jadot: major négociant representation
• Maison Champy and Philippe Colin: additional producer depth
• Henri Prudhon: family domaine with Chassagne-Montrachet roots