In 2012 when a 0.042 ha (ouvrée) parcel of Montrachet sold for more than a million Euros to Billionaire François Pinault, it brought the value of one hectare up to 23 million Euros.
With just slightly under 8 hectares of surface area, the Montrachet vineyard is one of the most expensive in the world.
Located between the communes of Puligny (4.01ha) and Chassagne (3.99), both that have annexed the famous name to their own, this is ground zero for the best chardonnay in the world. Nearly perfect conditions to grow ripe, well-balanced grapes that will produce some of the longest-lived white wines.
Traditionally the plots located on the Chassagne side are called “Le Montrachet” and the vines are planted running north to south, while the Puligny side are called “Montrachet” and vines are planted in rows running east to west.
“Mont Rachet” gives it name to its neighboring four Grand Crus, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. Not every “Grand cru” in Burgundy is Grand, the chances of getting a truly delicious bottle is often a 50% chance. The chances with Montrachet I find are usually much higher. The styles can certainly vary by producer and négociant, but what you can rely on is depth of flavor, complexity and power.
There are several principal proprietors that make the most famous examples (Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Ramonet, Marquis de Laguiche (Drouhin), Bouchard Père et Fils, Guy Amiot-Bonfils). This map displays their holdings by parcel. Click on the vineyard for a description of the size, commune and orientation of the vines.
Map credit: Fernando Beteta, MS
Plots in Chassagne-Montrachet
ha=hectare = 10,000 m2 = 2.47 acres
a= are = 100 m2
ca - centiare - 1m2
Ch. du Puligny Montrachet
4a 28 ca . Vines planted north to south. Purchased by Etienne de Montille in 2012 from Societé Foncier Vignobles S.A.
Domaine de la Romanée Conti (Three Plots)
34 a 19 ca Vines planted east to west. One of three parcels owned by the Domaine, first one acquired in 1963 from Comte de Moucheron in Meursault (former Serre-Bernard estate)
16 a 70ca Vines planted north to south. One of three parcels owned by the Domaine. Third one acquired in 1980 from Roland Thevenin
16 a 70ca . Vines planted north to south. One of three parcels owned by the Domaine, second acquired in 1965 from Monsieur Roizot of the former Draper estate.
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
31.82 a Vines planted east to west.
Domaine Jacques Prieur (2 Plots)
20a90ca. West side plot just above on hill. Vines planted north to south.
37 a 38 ca. Lower plot. Vines running east to west.
Domaine Leflaive
8a25ca. Vines planted north to south.
Domaine Thénard (2 Plots)
74a 61ca. Vines planted east to west. The second largest owner in the vineyard. Second parcel. Mainly élevé and sold by Maison Roland Remoissenet et Fils.
1ha08a70ca. Chassagne-Montrachet. Vines planted east to west. Mainly élevé and sold by Maison Roland Remoissenet et Fils.
M Amiot Guy et Mme Monnot Jean-Claude (2 plots)
6 a 35 ca Tiny plot with vines planted in 1920, running north to south.
.02 ha
M Colin Marc (4 plots, clustered together)
.03 ha
.01 ha
.01 ha
.03 ha
Mlle Petitjean Claudine
5 a 42 ca
Mme Blain-Gagnard Claudine
7 a 83 ca . Vines planted north to south.
Mme Fontaine-Gagnard Laurence
7a81ca. Vines planted north to south.
Mr. Fleurot René
4 a 05 Vines planted north to south.
Plots in Puligny-Montrachet
Marquis De Laguiche Jean
2.06 ha. Vines planted east to west. Vinified and marketed by Joseph Drouhin. Largest land owner.
Maison Bouchard Père et Fils
88a 94 ca Vines planted east to west.
Mm Ramonet Noël et Jean-Claude
25a 90ca Vines planted east to west. Pierre Ramonet purchased 0.26 hectares of Montrachet from the Milan and Mathey-Bachelet families in the spring of 1978
Guillaume
26 a 66 ca. . Vines planted east to west. Supplies most to Louis Latour, Louis Jadot and O. Leflaive Frères.
Guillaume (Boillerault de Chauvigny)
13 a 33 ca. Vines planted east to west. Supplies most to Louis Latour, Louis Jadot and O. Leflaive Frères.
Regnault de Beaucaron
26a 66ca Vines planted east to west. Supplies most to Louis Latour, Louis Jadot and O. Leflaive Frères.
Mme De Surville
13 a 33 ca. Vines planted east to west. Supplies most to Louis Latour, Louis Jadot and O. Leflaive Frères.
