Chassagne-Montrachet
Overview
Chassagne-Montrachet shares the grand cru Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet with Puligny-Montrachet. Its whites tend to be slightly richer and broader than Puligny’s, with more hazelnut and earth alongside the citrus and mineral. The village also produces underrated Pinot Noirs, which can be very good value. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is a small grand cru entirely within Chassagne.
Key Producers
Grand Crus (within or shared)
- Montrachet (shared with Puligny) — the benchmark dry white wine
- Bâtard-Montrachet (shared with Puligny) — rich, opulent, slightly broader
- Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet — entirely in Chassagne; small production
Premier Crus (highlights)
Les Ruchottes, Les Chenevottes, Les Caillerets, En Cailleret, Morgeot, La Boudriotte.
Style Notes
Chassagne whites: richer and more textured than Puligny, with hazelnut, butter, and almonds alongside the mineral base. Very good reds too, often overlooked — red cherry, earthy, medium-bodied.
My Tastings
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Sources
sources/articles/VFTC/VFTC Jan-Feb 2026 #121.pdf