Location and classification
Chassagne Montrachet is an appellation at village level in the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. The defined production area comprises the communes Chassagne-Montrachet and Remigny. The Chassagne-Montrachet AOC was recognised in 1937.
Landscape and soils
The vineyards are located at around 220 to 325 metres above sea level. The geological sequence is described at the top by Rauracian and, below that, by Callovian and Argovian. The soils range from gravelly limestone and marl to sandy soils on a Jurassic geological base.
Wines and climats
The appellation produces white and red wines. For white wines, Chardonnay and/or Pinot Blanc are prescribed; for red wines, they must be made mainly from Pinot Noir, supplemented by Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. The appellation comprises 55 Premier-Cru climats, whose name may be stated on the label after the appellation name.
Vine training and vinification
Vine density is at least 9,000 vines per hectare, with a maximum of 1.25 metres between rows and at least 0.50 metres between vines within the row. Short pruning is permitted, as is the simple Guyot pruning. Base yields are 45 hectolitres per hectare for white wine and 40 for red wine; for climat or Premier-Cru wines, 55 and 48 hectolitres respectively. Continuous pressing is prohibited, and the wines must be stored until at least 15 June of the year following the harvest.
