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Petingerets

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Petingerets is a Premier Cru climat in Chassagne-Montrachet, one of 55 classified sites in this prestigious Côte de Beaune appellation. The vineyard sits on the limestone-based soils characteristic of the village and is planted to both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Key Facts
  • Official classification: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
  • Located in the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune
  • One of 55 recognized Premier Cru climats in Chassagne-Montrachet
  • Planted to both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
  • Limestone-based soils typical of the Côte de Beaune
  • Continental climate with temperate influences
  • Also seen spelled as Petingeret

📍Location and Classification

Petingerets is one of 55 Premier Cru climats officially recognized within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation on the Côte de Beaune. The village of Chassagne-Montrachet is best known for producing some of Burgundy's finest white wines, though the commune also supports red wine production. Petingerets carries the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru designation and may be encountered under the alternate spelling Petingeret.

  • Parent commune: Chassagne-Montrachet
  • Parent appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
  • Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Alternate spelling: Petingeret

🌱Soils and Varieties

Like most vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Petingerets is planted on limestone-based soils characteristic of the Côte de Beaune. The climat supports both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, reflecting the dual nature of Chassagne-Montrachet as an appellation capable of producing both white and red Burgundy at Premier Cru level. The continental climate, tempered by local influences, defines the growing season across this part of the Côte de Beaune.

  • Limestone-based soils typical of the Côte de Beaune
  • Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown
  • Continental climate with temperate influences
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As a Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru climat, whites from this area would reflect the village's hallmark of structure, minerality, and restrained fruit, while reds would show the lighter, earthy Pinot Noir character typical of the southern Côte de Beaune.

Food Pairings
Roasted chicken with herb butterPan-seared scallops with a cream sauceGratin dauphinoisMushroom risottoSoft-ripened cheeses such as Brie de MeauxRoast duck with cherry sauce (for red bottlings)
Wines to Try
  • Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru (various producers)$60-120
    Premier Cru Chassagne-Montrachet showcases the limestone-driven minerality and structure defining this village's reputation.Find →
How to Say It
Petingeretspeh-tan-zheh-RAY
Chassagne-Montrachetshah-SAHN-yuh mohn-rah-SHAY
📝Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Petingerets is one of 55 Premier Cru climats in Chassagne-Montrachet, not a standalone appellation.
  • The commune of Chassagne-Montrachet produces both white (Chardonnay) and red (Pinot Noir) at Premier Cru level.
  • Soils throughout Chassagne-Montrachet are predominantly limestone-based, consistent with the broader Côte de Beaune geology.
  • Alternate spelling Petingeret may appear on labels or exam materials.
  • Chassagne-Montrachet borders Puligny-Montrachet to the north and is part of the Côte de Beaune in the Côte d'Or.