Grand Cru
Corton-Charlemagne Chardonnay
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Burgundy Vineyard
Corton-
Charlemagne
Grand Cru
A monumental Grand Cru Chardonnay site on the Hill of Corton, defined by limestone, marl, power, mineral authority, and extraordinary longevity.
The Vineyard
A Grand Cru of scale, stone, and longevity.
Corton-Charlemagne sits on the upper slopes of the Hill of Corton, one of Burgundy’s great Grand Cru landmarks and among the most important white-wine sites in the Côte de Beaune.
Its limestone and marl-clay soils give Chardonnay architecture, breadth, power, and a mineral frame that allows the wines to age with uncommon grace.
For 00 Wines, Corton-Charlemagne speaks through citrus oil, white flowers, crushed stone, almond, chalk, and a grand, commanding finish.
Terroir Details
Region
Burgundy
Côte
Côte de Beaune
Village
Aloxe-Corton
Pernand-Vergelesses
Classification
Grand Cru
Soils
Limestone
marl-clay
Position
Upper slopes
Hill of Corton
Variety
Chardonnay
Signature
Power, minerality,
longevity
Site Character
Powerful. Mineral. Long-lived.
Corton-Charlemagne is Chardonnay rendered with scale: dense, structured, and mineral rather than merely generous.
The wines carry citrus, almond, white flowers, crushed stone, chalk, and a commanding finish built for long cellaring.
Wines From This Vineyard
Expressions from Corton-Charlemagne
Sensory Profile
Crushed Stone
Mineral authority, chalk
Citrus Oil
Brightness, lift
White Flowers
Aromatic grace
Almond
Texture, depth
Marl-Limestone
Structure, power
Longevity
Grand Cru persistence