Sur les Grèves

Sur les Grèves sits at the uppermost edge of the Beaune Premier Cru vineyard band on the Côte de Beaune, positioned directly above the highly regarded Les Grèves climat. Its east-facing slopes catch morning sun and benefit from the temperate continental climate typical of the Côte d'Or, with warm summers and cold winters providing the seasonal contrast that Pinot Noir and Chardonnay require to develop complexity alongside natural acidity.

• Parent appellation: Beaune Premier Cru
• Situated above Les Grèves at the top of the Premier Cru band
• East-facing aspect maximizes morning sun exposure
• Temperate continental climate with defined seasonal variation

The soils of Sur les Grèves reflect the name's literal meaning, gravel-like ground. The vineyard sits on clay-limestone with significant gravel and sand content. This lighter, free-draining mix limits vine vigor and encourages deep root development, contributing to wines with finesse rather than weight. The gravel component, in particular, warms quickly in the growing season, helping to ripen fruit even in cooler years.

• Clay-limestone base with gravel and sand throughout
• Free-draining soils encourage deep root systems
• Gravel content supports warmth retention during the growing season
• Soil profile suits both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

The northern portion of Sur les Grèves is enclosed by walls and holds the designation Clos Sainte-Anne, a traditional Burgundian clos that signals historical ownership, often ecclesiastical or noble, and careful delineation of the land. This kind of walled enclosure carries prestige in Burgundy, indicating parcels long recognized for their individual character. The broader vineyard's parcels have also been used by the négociant house Bouchard Père et Fils as part of their Beaune du Château blend, a longstanding bottling that draws on multiple Beaune Premier Cru sources.

• Northern section designated as Clos Sainte-Anne, enclosed by walls
• Walled clos status reflects historical recognition of distinctive terroir
• Bouchard Père et Fils uses parcels here in the Beaune du Château blend
• Alternate name Clos Sainte-Anne is used by producers with holdings in the northern section

Sur les Grèves produces both red and white wines, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay both planted. The style leans light to medium-bodied, reflecting the free-draining gravel and sand soils. Reds show the red fruit character and silky texture typical of Beaune Premier Crus, while whites offer freshness with underlying mineral grip. Notable producers with holdings or négociant involvement here include Bouchard Père et Fils, Drouhin, Jaffelin, Besancenot, Cauvard, and Rapet, a mix of large négociant houses and smaller domaines that demonstrates the vineyard's appeal across different production scales.

• Pinot Noir produces light to medium-bodied reds with red fruit and silky texture
• Chardonnay yields fresh, mineral-driven whites
• Producers range from major négociants to small domaines
• Notable names include Bouchard Père et Fils, Drouhin, Jaffelin, Besancenot, Cauvard, and Rapet