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Les Commes

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A Premier Cru site in Chassagne-Montrachet, planted with both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir across limestone and clay soils.

Les Commes is a Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet, one of 55 such classified sites in this Côte de Beaune appellation. Sitting at elevations between 220 and 325 metres, the site grows both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on soils of limestone, clay, and marl.

Location and Classification

Les Commes is one of 55 Premier Cru vineyards within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, which was established in 1937. The vineyard sits in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, at elevations ranging from 220 to 325 metres. This elevation range is typical for Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru sites, which benefit from continental conditions marked by warm, dry summers and cool winters.

Key Facts

Premier Cru classification within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation
Located in Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Elevation ranges from 220 to 325 metres
Soils composed of limestone, clay, and marl
Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown here
One of 55 Premier Cru vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet
The Chassagne-Montrachet appellation was created in 1937

Soils and Grape Varieties

The soils at Les Commes are composed of limestone, clay, and marl, a combination characteristic of many Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru sites. Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown here, reflecting the commune's well-established identity as a producer of both white and red Burgundy. Wines from the site are noted for their fresh character.

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Flavor Profile

Wines from Les Commes are characterised by fresh acidity and the mineral, earthy qualities associated with limestone and clay-marl soils. Chardonnay from this site expresses the crisp, focused style typical of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru whites, while Pinot Noir reflects the lighter, elegant end of the Côte de Beaune red spectrum.

Food Pairings

Roast chicken with herb butter, a classic match for white Chassagne Premier CruPan-seared scallops with a light cream sauceGrilled salmon with lemon and capersRoast duck breast, complementing the red Pinot Noir from this siteSoft-ripened Burgundian cheeses such as Époisses or Brie

How to Say It

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Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS

Les Commes is one of 55 Premier Cru vineyards in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, created in 1937.
Elevation at Les Commes ranges from 220 to 325 metres, within the Côte de Beaune.
Soils are limestone, clay, and marl, supporting both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Chassagne-Montrachet is notable for producing significant quantities of both red and white Burgundy at Premier Cru level.

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