Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Petite Chapelle

Petite Chapelle sits within the broader Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru appellation in the Côte de Nuits, one of 26 classified Premier Crus in the commune. Its position immediately below the Grand Cru Chapelle-Chambertin gives it a prestigious address on the slope, and its historical reputation is reflected in the higher fermage it commanded compared to other Premier Crus in Gevrey. The climat is also known under its alternate names: La Petite Chapelle, Les Champitenois, and Chapelle Basse, the latter being its former official designation.

• One of 26 Premier Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin
• Sits directly below Grand Cru Chapelle-Chambertin
• Historically one of the most reputed Premier Crus in the commune
• Also known as La Petite Chapelle, Les Champitenois, and Chapelle Basse

The climat occupies an east-facing slope at a maximum elevation of 265 metres, benefiting from morning sun while remaining sheltered from afternoon heat. This orientation, combined with a cooler mesoclimate, preserves freshness and aromatic finesse in the wines. The soils are deep and rich, composed of clay and limestone with argilo-calcarious character and seams of marnes blanches (white marl). This depth and richness relative to some other Gevrey Premier Crus contributes to the wine's body and texture, while the limestone component supports natural acidity and structure.

• East-facing aspect at up to 265m elevation
• Cooler mesoclimate preserves freshness and floral aromatics
• Deep, rich clay-limestone soils with argilo-calcarious character
• Marnes blanches (white marl) present in the soil profile

Petite Chapelle produces Pinot Noir in an elegant, medium-bodied style with a notably floral character. The cooler mesoclimate and east-facing aspect tend to favour red fruit expression over the darker, more muscular profile found in some other Gevrey Premier Crus. Expect savoury raspberry and red cherry at the core, lifted by floral top notes. The deep clay soils provide structure and texture, while the limestone and marl underpin acidity and length. The overall impression is one of finesse and precision rather than power.

• Medium-bodied with floral aromatic lift
• Red fruit core: raspberry and red cherry
• Savoury character with elegant structure
• Finesse-driven style shaped by cooler mesoclimate

A number of well-regarded domaines hold parcels in Petite Chapelle. Domaine Jean-Louis Trapet and Domaine Rossignol-Trapet represent the historic Trapet family presence in the climat, while Domaine Dugat-Py and Domaine Bruno Clair offer further benchmark examples from top Gevrey producers. Louis Jadot brings négociant representation to the climat, with Prosper Maufoux and Frédéric Magnien rounding out the list of producers to seek out.

• Domaine Jean-Louis Trapet and Domaine Rossignol-Trapet: historic family presence
• Domaine Dugat-Py: highly sought-after Gevrey specialist
• Domaine Bruno Clair: reliable benchmark producer
• Louis Jadot, Prosper Maufoux, and Frédéric Magnien also represented