Les Montrevenots

Les Montrevenots sits at the southernmost edge of the Beaune appellation, where it borders Pommard. This boundary position is significant: the vineyard's character bridges the two communes, sharing some of the firmness and structure associated with Pommard while remaining within Beaune's classification. The site lies directly above Clos des Mouches, one of Beaune's most celebrated Premier Crus, on the upper reaches of the slope. Altitude here ranges from 300 to 320 metres, placing the vineyard among the higher-elevation sites in the appellation.

• Southern Beaune boundary, immediately adjacent to Pommard
• Upper slope position above the famous Clos des Mouches
• Elevation of 300 to 320 metres above sea level
• Southwest-facing aspect maximises afternoon sun exposure

The soils at Les Montrevenots are argilo-calcareous and notably stony, composed of limestone marl with white earth and a high proportion of both limestone and clay. This combination delivers excellent drainage through the stony texture while the clay fraction retains enough moisture to sustain the vines through dry summers. The elevated position creates a cool microclimate relative to lower-slope Beaune sites, yet the southwest-facing aspect allows grapes to achieve good ripeness. The result is wines with natural tension and mineral definition alongside fruit concentration.

• Stony argilo-calcareous soils with limestone marl base
• High limestone and clay proportions in the soil profile
• Cool microclimate at altitude balanced by southwest aspect
• Good drainage from stones combined with clay moisture retention

Pinot Noir from Les Montrevenots tends toward richness and structure, reflecting both the stony, calcareous soils and the proximity to Pommard. Tannins are firm for Beaune, and minerality runs through the mid-palate and finish. Chardonnay, while less common here, shows notable mineral tension and fresh acidity, qualities driven by the cooler upper-slope microclimate. The vineyard's position above Clos des Mouches gives context to its style: these are wines with presence and grip rather than the softer, more immediately approachable character found lower on the Beaune slope.

• Pinot Noir shows richness, firm structure, and mineral definition
• Chardonnay delivers mineral tension and bright acidity
• Upper-slope cool microclimate preserves freshness and precision
• Character sits between typical Beaune elegance and Pommard firmness

Les Montrevenots carries a notable charitable connection through the Hospices de Beaune, the historic institution that owns vineyards across the Côte de Beaune and sells wine at its annual November auction. The Hospices parcel in Les Montrevenots was donated in 1979 by Mr and Mrs Cyrot-Chaudron, continuing a centuries-old tradition of benefactors gifting vineyard land to support the hospital's charitable work. Wines from Hospices-owned parcels are sold under specific cuvée names at the auction, making this vineyard part of one of Burgundy's most storied philanthropic institutions.

Several respected Burgundy domaines hold parcels in Les Montrevenots. Domaine A.F. Gros and Vincent Dancer bring consistent critical recognition to the vineyard. Antoine Jobard, Domaine Génot-Boulanger, Nuiton-Beaunoy, Gachot-Monot, and Chanzy also produce wine from this Premier Cru. The presence of the Hospices de Beaune as a landholder adds further prestige, with their parcel appearing at auction each November under the Hospices system. The diversity of growers reflects reasonable land distribution across the vineyard's total area.