Côte de Beaune
Corton-Charlemagne
Grand Cru - Domaine
A fascinating legend surrounds this appellation: highly prized by Charlemagne, Corton was an exclusively red wine at the time. It wasn’t until the end of the Emperor’s life that the south-facing plots were planted with Chardonnay vines, to produce a white wine that wouldn’t stain his bushy beard.
Grape varietiy
Chardonnay
Soil
Shallow marly soils on a limestone slab.
Exposure
East / South-East
Surface area
3,98 hectares
Terroir
— At the top of the hill (350 m altitude), bordering a forest, we benefit from evening shade, rather than scorching end-of-day sunshine, allowing us to maintain a pleasant natural freshness alongside the impact of altitude and east-facing exposure.
Expertise
— HARVEST: Manual, in small crates of 13 kg. Meticulous sorting of each bunch.
— VINIFICATION: Whole bunch pressing with a cycle of 2 to 3 hours to select the best juices.
— AGEING: 25 to 30% in new French oak casks, 16 to 20 months depending on the vintage, with the last 3 to 4 months in foudres (large capacity tuns).
— MATURATION: The cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Château de Beaune provide ideal ambient conditions. Natural hygrometry and constant temperatures create the perfect environment for this Grand Cru to mature smoothly from an early age.
Dégustation
— Intense bouquet of fruit and toast combined with the mineral notes typical of this appellation.
— Rich, powerful wine with a strong personality.