Corton-Charlemagne — Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune

Perched above Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses, Corton-Charlemagne is one of Burgundy’s most legendary white wines. This Grand Cru is celebrated for its unique balance of power, freshness, and aromatic complexity, combined with exceptional aging potential.

Terroir

Appellation: AOC Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Soils: limestone and marl on well-exposed slopes of Corton Hill
Exposure: south-west to south-east, allowing slow, even ripening

Generous sunlight combined with cool air currents ensures gradual maturation and a natural backbone of tension — the signature of this exceptional Grand Cru terroir.

Tasting Notes

Color: Pale gold with green highlights in youth, evolving to deeper golden and amber tones with age.
Nose: A delicate, layered bouquet combining buttery notes with aromas of baked apple, citrus, pineapple, linden, fern, juniper, cinnamon, and flint. Over time, honeyed nuances emerge, while older vintages reveal noble leather and truffle tones.
Palate: Broad and precise, structured and mineral, with remarkable depth and length — a direct expression of Corton’s limestone soils.
Finish: Long, saline, complex, and harmonious. Exceptional aging capacity of several decades.