Les Beaux Monts lies to the north-west of the village of Vosne-Romanée, on a steep slope (10% gradient) at the exit of the Combe Brûlée. The altitude of the plot varies from 277 to 289 meters. The plot faces east-south-east. The reddish-brown soil is characterized by a large quantity of light-colored limestone and chailles (silica nodules).

Volnay Clos des Santenots 1er Cru is a 1.19 hectare plot, a monopoly of Domaine Jacques Prieur. This unique terroir is located in the heart of the Santenots du Milieu, on brown soil, rich in manganese, resting on hard limestone, rounded like pierced stones.