Les Toussaints

Les Toussaints occupies 6.42 hectares in the northern section of the Beaune amphitheater, a curved band of premier cru vineyards that wraps around the town of Beaune in the Côte de Beaune. The site sits between two well-regarded neighbors, Les Grèves to the south and Les Cent Vignes to the north, with the prominent Bressandes nearby. This positioning places Les Toussaints firmly in the heart of Beaune's most serious premier cru territory.

• Northern arc of the Beaune amphitheater, between Les Grèves and Les Cent Vignes
• Neighboring the larger and well-known Bressandes premier cru
• Southeast-facing aspect on a steep slope
• Elevation recorded at 260 meters in at least one parcel

The soils of Les Toussaints follow the classic Côte de Beaune template: a mix of clay and limestone, with the slope leaning toward limestone-rich composition. This limestone foundation promotes drainage, controls vine vigor, and contributes the mineral tension that defines the better Beaune premiers crus. The steep gradient and southeast exposure together ensure good sun accumulation while the altitude at 260 meters moderates ripening, preserving freshness and aromatic detail in the finished wine.

• Clay and limestone soils, with limestone dominant on the slopes
• Steep gradient supports natural drainage
• Southeast exposure maximizes afternoon sun for consistent ripening
• Cool continental climate moderates the growing season

Les Toussaints produces exclusively red wine from Pinot Noir. The style leans toward the fuller end of the Beaune spectrum, with a darker fruit character that sets it apart from lighter, more delicate premier crus. Expect black fruit with ripe, generous flavors and accents of smoke, violets, and spice. Despite the body and richness, the wines maintain freshness and fine-grained tannins, making them approachable in their youth while still rewarding modest cellaring.

• Darker fruit profile relative to many Beaune premiers crus
• Black fruit flavors with notes of smoke, violets, and spice
• Fuller body with balanced richness and roundness
• Fresh finish with fine tannin structure

The name Les Toussaints is the French term for 'All Saints,' directly referencing the Catholic feast day celebrated on November 1. The connection to this religious calendar reflects the deep historical ties between the Burgundian church, monastic viticulture, and the naming conventions of the region's vineyards. While not among the most famous names in Beaune, Les Toussaints has maintained a consistent reputation as a site capable of producing wines with genuine character and a sense of place.

• Toussaints translates as 'All Saints' in French
• Name references the Catholic feast of All Saints, November 1
• Reflects the region's tradition of ecclesiastical vineyard naming
• Established as a Beaune premier cru under AOC regulations

Several respected domaines and négociants work with Les Toussaints fruit. Albert Morot, one of Beaune's most traditional estates, is among the key producers. Xavier Monnot, Domaine Besancenot, Lucien Jacob, and Maison Roche de Bellene also have a presence in the vineyard. These producers represent a cross-section of Beaune's winemaking community, from family domaines with long local histories to négociant houses with broad Burgundy portfolios.

• Albert Morot: traditional Beaune estate with deep roots in premier cru production
• Xavier Monnot: respected for precise, terroir-focused Côte de Beaune reds
• Domaine Besancenot: small family domaine based in Beaune
• Maison Roche de Bellene: négociant house with strong Beaune vineyard holdings