Les Grands Clos
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A tiny sub-parcel within Morgeot, delivering structured, mineral Chardonnay from the southern reaches of Chassagne-Montrachet.
Les Grands Clos is a micro-sized Premier Cru sub-parcel within Morgeot, in the southern Chassagne-Montrachet commune. Covering less than one acre, it produces white Chardonnay of notable structure and mineral intensity. Its south-southeast aspect and complex marl and calcareous soils define its character.
- Classification: Premier Cru (sub-parcel of Morgeot 1er Cru)
- Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune
- Size: less than one acre, making it one of Burgundy's smallest Premier Cru parcels
- Grape variety: Chardonnay only
- Aspect: south-southeast, at elevations between 220 and 325 metres
- Soils: marl, white calcareous veins, and complex mineral rocky substrate
- Notable producer: Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay
Location and Setting
Les Grands Clos sits in the southern part of Chassagne-Montrachet, oriented toward Santenay. It is a sub-parcel within the larger Morgeot Premier Cru vineyard, one of the most significant and sprawling Premier Cru sites in the appellation. The vineyard occupies a south-southeast-facing slope at elevations between 220 and 325 metres, placing it firmly in the mid-slope band that Burgundy's finest sites typically occupy.
- Located in the Morgeot 1er Cru area, south of the Chassagne-Montrachet village
- South-southeast aspect provides generous sun exposure across the growing season
- Elevation range of 220 to 325 metres contributes to natural acidity retention
Soils and Climate
The soils at Les Grands Clos combine marl with white calcareous veins and complex mineral rocky material. This combination is characteristic of the southern Côte de Beaune and underpins the mineral tension that defines wines from this sub-parcel. The broader Chassagne-Montrachet climate is continental, with warm, dry summers that promote phenolic ripeness and cool winters that allow the vine to rest fully between growing seasons.
- Marl base provides structure and supports aromatic complexity in Chardonnay
- White calcareous veins contribute to the vineyard's mineral character
- Continental climate ensures a defined growing season with warm summer conditions
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Wines from Les Grands Clos are white Chardonnay of notable power balanced by finesse. Expect citrus aromas, a structured palate, and a pronounced mineral character that reflects the calcareous and rocky soils. The wines align with the broader Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru profile of weight and tension, though the tiny size of this parcel means production volumes are extremely limited. Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay is the notable producer identified with this site.
- White Chardonnay only; no red wines produced from this parcel
- Style: structured, mineral-driven, with citrus aromatics and good length
- Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay is the key producer associated with Les Grands Clos
- Very limited production due to the sub-one-acre vineyard size
Structured white Chardonnay with citrus aromas, mineral tension from calcareous soils, and a powerful yet refined palate. Expect lemon zest, white stone fruit, chalk, and a long mineral finish typical of southern Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru.
- Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grands Clos$80-120The definitive producer of this sub-one-acre Morgeot sub-parcel, delivering structured mineral Chardonnay.Find →
- Les Grands Clos is a sub-parcel within the Morgeot 1er Cru, located in the southern part of Chassagne-Montrachet toward Santenay
- The vineyard covers less than one acre, making it one of the smallest Premier Cru parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet
- Soils combine marl, white calcareous veins, and mineral rocky material, directly influencing the wine's mineral character
- Only Chardonnay is grown; wines are styled as structured, powerful, and mineral with citrus aromatics
- Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay is the key producer to associate with this site for exam purposes