Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

It is the only wine in the world to bear the name of two emperors: Corton, in reference to the German emperor Curtis Otto, and Charlemagne, after Carolus Magnus, the vineyard's owner in the 7th century. Legend has it that towards the end of his life, the elderly Emperor Charlemagne suffered from tremors and was unable to hold his glass without spilling it on his beard. He supposedly decided to plant only white grape varieties in the vineyard to avoid staining it. Since then, Corton-Charlemagne has been a white wine. Emperor Charlemagne gifted this vineyard to the Collegiate Church of Saint Andoche in Saulieu in 775. At that time, it was known as Clos Charlemagne. During the French Revolution, the vineyard was sold as national property (1791-92).

• Wines from the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru appellation

The color of these wines is pale gold. It displays green highlights in its youth and develops amber hues after a few years of aging. The terroir allows for the production of Chardonnays that are full of finesse and particularly charming. We love its truffle and leathery notes that develop over time.

Grand Cru from the Côte de Beaune , these dry white wines are among the most renowned in the world. They require a minimum of 5 to 15 years of aging before revealing their full complexity. Connoisseurs are familiar with the aromatic richness of these wines, characterized by honey, toasted almonds, and walnuts, balanced by a beautiful acidity.

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