Corton Grand Cru

Situated within a cluster of celebrated wine-growing villages – Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-lès-Beaune – the hill of Corton is one of the most emblematic vineyard sites of the Côte de Beaune. The site is unique in featuring the only Grand Cru for red wines in the Côte de Beaune region. The Pinot Noirs produced here are famously long-lived, even if they do require several years to shed their youthful austerity. A very small amount of Chardonnay can also be produced as Corton Grand Cru (NB: these are distinct from the illustrious whites of Corton-Charlemagne, which is a separate Grand Cru focused on plots on the western side of the hill).

Corton is the largest Grand Cru in Burgundy, and though the hill of Corton is completely covered in vines, only the parcels planted in southern part of the hill qualify for Corton Grand Cru status. With its vast size, its mosaic of different geologies and myriad landowners, Corton Grand Cru produces a very wide range of wine expressions. Generally the best indicator of quality is the producer itself. Today, leading producers in this historic vineyard include Domaine Coche-Dury, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Faiveley and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey.