Les Pasquelles

Les Pasquelles occupies the northernmost reaches of the Chassagne-Montrachet commune, sitting directly on the boundary with Saint-Aubin. This positioning places it at the cooler, higher end of the appellation's premier cru spectrum, with elevations ranging from 220 to 325 meters. The climat faces east and south-east, capturing morning sun while benefiting from the moderating continental climate that defines the Côte de Beaune. At just 2.4 hectares, it is one of the smaller parcels within the appellation.

The soils of Les Pasquelles combine clay-limestone, pebbly limestone, and marls, a profile typical of the northern Chassagne-Montrachet hillside. The limestone component promotes excellent drainage and contributes to the mineral character found in wines from this sector. Marls add a measure of water retention, important during the warm, dry summers of the continental climate. This soil mix aligns closely with that found in neighboring Les Vergers, the parent climat of which Les Pasquelles forms a subdivision.

Wines from Les Pasquelles reflect the lighter, more delicate end of the Chassagne-Montrachet premier cru spectrum. The combination of higher elevation, northerly position, and clay-limestone soils produces Chardonnay with floral aromatics, fresh fruit character, and a pronounced mineral spine. These are not the broad, richly textured whites found in southern Chassagne premiers crus such as Morgeot; instead, they lean toward elegance and precision. The profile makes them approachable earlier than some of their southern counterparts while still offering genuine premier cru complexity.

Les Pasquelles holds official Premier Cru status within Chassagne-Montrachet but is classified as a subdivision of the larger Les Vergers climat. As a result, producers have the option to label their wines under the more widely recognized Les Vergers name rather than specifying Les Pasquelles. This is common practice in Burgundy when a subdivision name lacks the market recognition of its parent climat. Buyers seeking wines specifically from this parcel should check both climat names on the label. Notable producers working with the site include Philippe Bouzereau and Bruno Colin.