Morgeot

Morgeot carries one of the oldest documented histories in Chassagne-Montrachet. The site appears as 'Morga' in records dating to 864 AD, making it among the earliest referenced vineyards in the Côte de Beaune. Its name derives from the Latin word for boundary, a fitting designation as the vineyard sits precisely on the administrative border between the Côte-d'Or and Saône-et-Loire departments. Active cultivation began in earnest during the 15th century, when the Abbot of Maizières cleared and planted the territory. The alternate name Abbaye de Morgeot reflects this ecclesiastical origin.

• First recorded mention dates to 864 as 'Morga'
• Cleared and planted by the Abbot of Maizières in the 15th century
• Also known as Abbaye de Morgeot, referencing its monastic heritage
• Name derives from Latin for 'boundary,' marking the departmental border

Morgeot occupies the southern end of Chassagne-Montrachet's Premier Cru holdings, spread across 58 hectares at elevations between 230 and 270 meters. The southeast-facing mid-slope aspect provides reliable sun exposure while preserving enough freshness to support structure in both reds and whites. Soils are primarily Bathonian limestone underpinned by a free-draining clay-gravel mix. This combination gives the wines their characteristic grip and mineral backbone. The free-draining nature of the soils controls vigour and concentrates flavour, which is especially important for the Pinot Noir that dominates here.

• 58 hectares, the largest single Premier Cru in Chassagne-Montrachet
• Southeast-facing mid-slope at 230-270 meters elevation
• Bathonian limestone base with clay-gravel mix throughout
• Free-draining soils promote concentration and natural vine stress

Morgeot is one of the few Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Crus where red wine production takes precedence over white. Pinot Noir from this site tends toward a fuller, more structured style compared to the more delicate reds from the northern end of the appellation. The wines typically show dark cherry and earthy notes with firm tannins and good aging potential. White Chardonnay from Morgeot is equally serious, with a rich, textured profile supported by mineral freshness from the limestone soils. Both colours benefit from several years of cellaring to reach their peak.

Morgeot attracts some of the most respected names in Chassagne-Montrachet and the wider Côte de Beaune. Domaine Ramonet is a benchmark reference point for both the red and white expressions from this climat. Thomas Morey and Philippe Colin bring a more modern, precise style to their Morgeot bottlings. Jean-Marc Pillot produces consistently detailed wines that reward patience. Among the négociants, Louis Jadot and Louis Latour both offer reliable, widely available examples that showcase the weight and structure the vineyard delivers.

• Domaine Ramonet: benchmark producer for both colours
• Thomas Morey and Philippe Colin: precise, modern interpretations
• Jean-Marc Pillot: detailed, age-worthy bottlings
• Louis Jadot and Louis Latour: négociant labels offering broad access