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Corton is the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune and a celebrated hill shared by the villages of Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix, and Pernand-Vergelesses. Its varied exposures create an extraordinary range of expressions. The Pinot Noir wines are powerful and full-bodied, showing black cherry, plum, and gamey notes supported by firm tannins and minerality. Corton’s white wines, labeled Corton-Charlemagne, are among Burgundy’s finest Chardonnays—rich yet racy, with flavors of citrus, hazelnut, and flint. The red Corton benefits from time, unfolding gracefully over decades into complex, savory layers. The hill of Corton represents Burgundy’s dual mastery of both great red and white wines, united by terroir.

White Wines

Corton-Charlemagne produces some of the most revered white wines in Burgundy. Made from Chardonnay grown on the upper, limestone-rich slopes of the Corton hill, these wines combine richness with tension and remarkable longevity. Aromas of citrus, apple, and white blossom unfold into layers of hazelnut, flint, and honey as they mature. The palate is broad yet focused, with vibrant acidity that drives a long, mineral finish. Barrel aging adds subtle toast and creaminess, enhancing texture without masking precision. Corton-Charlemagne exemplifies the majesty of Burgundian Chardonnay—complex, noble, and built to age gracefully for decades, expressing both the power and purity of its exceptional terroir.

Red Wines

Red Corton is one of Burgundy’s most commanding and long-lived expressions of Pinot Noir. Grown on the slopes of the Corton hill, where exposures and soils vary dramatically, these wines range from structured and mineral to rich and opulent. Typical aromas include black cherry, dark plum, and violet, evolving toward game, truffle, and spice with age. The palate is full-bodied and firm, supported by robust tannins that require patience to soften. Over time, Corton reveals great depth and complexity, balancing power with refinement. It is a wine of stature—earthy, intense, and unmistakably Burgundian—embodying the strength and grandeur of the Côte de Beaune’s only red Grand Cru.