Les Places
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A limestone and marl Premier Cru in Chassagne-Montrachet, planted to both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on the Côte de Beaune.
Les Places is a Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet, situated on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France. The site sits at elevations between 220 and 325 meters on limestone and marl soils typical of the appellation. Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown here.
- Classification: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
- Located in the Chassagne-Montrachet commune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
- Elevation range: 220 to 325 meters
- Soils: limestone and marl
- Permitted grape varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
- Continental climate, typical of the Côte de Beaune
Location and Classification
Les Places holds Premier Cru status within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, one of the most celebrated communes on the Côte de Beaune. Burgundy's continental climate brings warm summers and cold winters, with the Côte's east-facing slopes providing reliable sunlight exposure. The vineyard spans an elevation range of 220 to 325 meters, a considerable spread that reflects the varied topography characteristic of Chassagne-Montrachet's Premier Cru belt.
- Premier Cru designation within Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
- Elevation: 220 to 325 meters above sea level
- Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters
Soils and Grape Varieties
The soils at Les Places are composed of limestone and marl, the classic combination found throughout Chassagne-Montrachet and the broader Côte de Beaune. Limestone promotes drainage and imparts mineral tension to wines, while marl contributes clay content that helps retain moisture in drier vintages. Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted and grown at this site, making it one of the dual-variety Premier Crus within the commune.
- Limestone and marl soils typical of Chassagne-Montrachet
- Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are planted
- Limestone drainage supports mineral-driven wine styles
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Open Wine Lookup →Based on the limestone and marl soils of Chassagne-Montrachet, Chardonnay from this site would be expected to show mineral tension alongside stone fruit and citrus character. Pinot Noir from the commune typically displays red berry fruit with earthy, savory undertones.
- Les Places is a Premier Cru within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation on the Côte de Beaune
- Elevation ranges from 220 to 325 meters, among the broader ranges in the commune
- Soils are limestone and marl, consistent with the Côte de Beaune profile
- Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown here, unlike some Chassagne Premier Crus that are predominantly one variety
- The continental climate of Burgundy governs the site's growing conditions