On a soil rich in limestone and clay, the Côte de Nuits vines give nice yields and beautiful natural maturities. On the different “Climat” appellation, the Château de Marsannay vines are spread over 14 “climats” including 10 potential Premiers’ Crus. The plot of Clos de Vougeot vineyard that belongs to Château de Marsannay is situated in the upper part of the appellation, close to Château de Clos de Vougeot. Consisting of a thin layer of red marl on very rocky soil, the vineyards in Burgundy have the reputation that the Cistercian Monks have worked on for centuries.