THE PREMIER CRUS AND "CLIMATS"

The Premier Crus sont des dénominations au sein des Appellations Communales, des Climats très distinctifs. Le nom de cette AOC doit donc être suivi du nom d’un climat classé en Premier Cru. Il y a 562 climats en Premier Cru pour l’ensemble de la Bourgogne (de Saint-Aubin Premier Cru “Murger des dents de chien” à Santenay Premier Cru “La Comme” en passant par Montagny Premier Cru “Montcuchot”…). Ils constituent le fleuron de notre vignoble.

“Climat”: a very precise definition

Each Climat in Burgundy is a vineyard plot, officially defined and bearing its own name for hundreds of years. It has its own history and benefits from distinctive geological and climatic conditions. A wine produced from a Climat also has its own specific taste and its place in the quality hierarchy (Regional Appellation, Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru). Learn more

“When one talks of a Climat in Burgundy, you don’t raise your eyes to the sky, you lower them to the ground.”

Bernard Pivot, writer.

MONTAGNY
“CLOS DU CORBEAU”

“Clos du Corbeau” is a named vineyard plot covering 1.16 hectares in the Montagny appellation, it is situated in the middle of the hillside and faces fully east. The vines source the characteristic purity and intensity of our Montagny “Clos du Corbeau” in limestone-clay soils giving small bunches of golden coloured grapes which are always well-ripened.

MONTAGNY 1ER CRU
“LES CHANIOTS”

It has an east and south-east aspect and the vines source the elegance and strength that is so typical of our Montagny 1erer Cru "Les Chaniots" in shallow stony soils covered by rich black topsoil. . The bouquet is a blend of floral notes, white-fleshed fruit and dried fruits. In the mouth it offers a combination of opulence and finesse with a mineral finish. A very pure expression of Chardonnay.er Cru “Les Chaniots”. Il révèle des notes de fleurs, de fruits blancs et secs. Alliant opulence et finesse, la bouche offre une finale minérale. Une expression très pure du Chardonnay.

MONTAGNY 1ER CRU
“LES COÈRES”

With an area covering 34 hectares, "Les Coères" is the largest named Premier Cru Climat in the Montagny Appellation. The vines are situated on a plateau and on slopes facing both north and south-east. They source the dense, mineral character that is so typical of our Montagny 1er Cru "Les Coères" in shallow soils composed of clay, blue marl and fossil-rich limestone. It reveals a complex bouquet of fruit and flowers. While in the mouth, which is both upfront and structured, it presents a blend of cooked quince and almonds. A very pure expression of Chardonnay.er Cru “Les Coères”. Il révèle un nez complexe de fruits et de fleurs. Franche, la bouche mêle arômes de coing confit et d’amande. Une expression très pure du Chardonnay.

MONTAGNY 1ER CRU
“MONTCUCHOT”

"Montcuchot" is a Premier Cru Climater within the Montagny Appellation. It covers an area of 12.3 hectares of very steep hillsides and the vines are planted at the top of the slopes and face south-east. They source the intensity and aromatic fullness that is so typical of our Montagny 1er Cru "Montcuchot" in stony soils composed of limestone and blue clay. The bouquet evokes fresh fruit aromas. In the mouth it is refreshing and reveals peach and quince flavours along with secondary notes of almond and butter. A very pure expression of Chardonnay.

MONTAGNY
1ER CRU

Our in-depth knowledge of Premierers Cru terroirs allows us to make a selection among them in order to faithfully express the soul of the appellation Montagny 1er Cru. The vines benefit from the sun early in the day and they source the minerality that is so typical of our Montagny 1er Cru from limestone-marl soils. The bouquet reveals white flowers with a touch of menthol. Silky in the mouth it offers rich, complex nuances of hazelnut, almond and honey. A very pure expression of Chardonnay.

GIVRY
"CLOS DES CHEVRIS"

"Clos des Chevris" is a named vineyard plot within the Givry appellation covering 1.30 hectares in the hamlet of Chenèves where the south-east facing slopes overlook the village. The vines source the complexity and minerality that is so typical of our "Clos des Chevris" in pebblerich, brown, chalky-clay soils. This ruby-coloured, complex and mineral wine reveals aromas of ripe red fruit and spice. In the mouth we find flavours of toasted bread and cocoa. A very pure expression of Pinot Noir.

GIVRY
1ER CRU

Notre connaissance intime des terroirs des Premiers Crus nous a permis de sélectionner certains d’entre eux pour refléter avec fidélité l’identité de cette appellation. Les vignes sont exposées plein est à sud/est entre 240 et 280 mètres d’altitude et puisent dans des sols argilo-calcaires toute l’élégance qui caractérise notre Givry 1er Cru. Ce vin à la robe pourpre révèle des arômes typiques du Pinot Noir (cassis, griotte et cuir). Dense et élégante, la bouche offre une belle complexité aromatique avec des tannins fondus. Une expression très pure du Pinot Noir.

MERCUREY
1ER CRU

Our in-depth knowledge of Premier Cru terroirs allows us to make a selection among them in order to faithfully express the soul of the appellation Mercurey 1er Cru. The vines source the complexity that is so typical of this wine in pebbly soils composed of very chalky white marls. Its deeply-coloured depths reveal a bouquet of raspberry and blackberry that evolve to aromas of coffee. In the mouth it is straightforward with powerful tannins. A very pure expression of Pinot Noir.

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