Les Petits Clos

Les Petits Clos sits at the southern end of the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation in the Côte de Beaune. It falls under the larger Morgeot premier cru umbrella, which covers 58 hectares in total across this southern zone. The vineyard is positioned just below La Romanée and Les Grandes Ruchottes, placing it in respected company within a sector known for producing structured, terroir-driven whites.

• Part of the Morgeot premier cru cluster at the appellation's southern boundary
• Adjacent to La Romanée and Les Grandes Ruchottes premier crus
• Continental climate with the thermal moderation typical of the Côte de Beaune

The vineyard's red clay-limestone soils are characteristic of the southern Chassagne sector. The clay fraction retains moisture and contributes texture and richness to the wine, while the strong limestone influence drives the vineyard's signature mineral tension. The east-west exposure is somewhat atypical for Burgundy's predominantly east-facing slopes, and it shapes how the fruit ripens across the growing season, contributing to the sappy, stony profile associated with the site.

• Red clay-limestone base soil with significant limestone content
• Clay component adds body and texture to the finished wine
• East-west aspect influences ripening patterns across the season

Les Petits Clos produces white wine exclusively from Chardonnay. The style is defined by a sappy, stony character with fresh minerality, reflecting the limestone-rich subsoil beneath the red clay. These are not the broadest or most opulent whites in Chassagne; instead, they lean toward precision and definition. The mineral drive gives the wines good aging potential while remaining approachable in their youth when produced by skilled hands.

• Chardonnay only, exclusively white wine production
• Sappy, stony profile with fresh mineral lift
• Limestone soils drive the characteristic mineral tension
• Structured style suited for medium-term cellaring

Several respected Chassagne-Montrachet domaines work with Les Petits Clos fruit. Domaine Bachey-Legros and Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard are among the established names with holdings in the vineyard, alongside Pierre-Henri Rougeot. Jean-Noël Gagnard in particular has long been associated with high-quality Chassagne premier crus across the appellation, and any bottling from these producers offers a reliable expression of the site's character.

• Domaine Bachey-Legros: well-regarded Chassagne producer with premier cru focus
• Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard: a benchmark name for serious Chassagne whites
• Pierre-Henri Rougeot: smaller producer with representation in the cru