Wine area
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC
Chassagne-Montrachet AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Chassagne-Montrachet AOC produces distinguished Chardonnay and substantial red Pinot Noir across diverse southern Côte de Beaune slopes.
Overview
From the Montrachet hill south toward Santenay, Chassagne’s broad vineyard area crosses pale limestone, marl, clay, and gravel. Whites range from taut and mineral to broad and powerful, while reds show cherry fruit, earth, and firm structure.
History
The village attached Montrachet to its name in 1879 and received communal AOC recognition in 1937.
Geography
Vineyards spread over east- and southeast-facing slopes and lower ground between Puligny-Montrachet and Santenay.
Climate
Continental weather, multiple combes, and varied elevation create cooler upper sites and warmer lower parcels.
Soils
Hard limestone and marl dominate the upper slopes, with greater clay, iron, gravel, and alluvium lower down.
Wine styles
White Chardonnay and red Pinot Noir are both significant, producing a wider stylistic range than neighboring Puligny.
Notable features
The commune shares the Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet grands crus while retaining a strong historic identity for red wine.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.