Les Pasquelles
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A compact northern premier cru in Chassagne-Montrachet, delivering lighter, floral Chardonnay from the boundary with Saint-Aubin.
Les Pasquelles is a 2.4-hectare Premier Cru climat in Chassagne-Montrachet, planted exclusively with Chardonnay. Classified as a subdivision of Les Vergers, it sits at the far northern edge of the commune, bordering Saint-Aubin. The site produces lighter, floral whites with mineral character.
- Total area: 2.4 hectares (5.9 acres)
- Classification: Premier Cru, Chassagne-Montrachet
- Sole grape variety: Chardonnay
- Located at the northern boundary of Chassagne-Montrachet, adjacent to Saint-Aubin
- Classified as a subdivision of Les Vergers Premier Cru
- Often labeled as Les Vergers rather than Les Pasquelles on commercial releases
- Elevation ranges from 220 to 325 meters with east and south-east facing aspects
Location and Setting
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.
Soils and Geology
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.
Wine Style and Character
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.
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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.
Lighter-bodied Chardonnay with floral aromatics, white stone fruit, citrus zest, and a clean mineral finish. Fresh acidity and understated texture are characteristic, with less oak influence than richer southern Chassagne premiers crus.
- Bruno Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Vergers$80-110Bruno Colin works Les Pasquelles parcels, often labeled under the Les Vergers name, showing the site's mineral precision.Find →
- Philippe Bouzereau Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Vergers$55-75Philippe Bouzereau is a noted producer in this climat, offering an accessible entry point to Les Pasquelles character.Find →
- Les Pasquelles is a subdivision of Les Vergers Premier Cru and may be labeled under either name.
- Located at the northern extreme of Chassagne-Montrachet, bordering Saint-Aubin.
- At 2.4 hectares, it is one of the smaller premier cru parcels in the appellation.
- Soils are clay-limestone with pebbly limestone and marls; elevation runs 220 to 325 meters.
- Wine style is lighter and more floral than southern Chassagne premiers crus, reflecting higher elevation and cooler northern exposure.