Corton-Charlemagne: the Grand Cru of the future?
Looking west from the hill of Corton, down to Pernand-Vergelesses and beyond
Corton-Charlemagne is consistently the cheapest Grand Cru white Burgundy. It doesn’t have the prestige of Montrachet, its siblings, or the elusive Musigny Blanc. But is that for good reason?
I dove into the site’s history and terroir, speaking to many of the region’s leading producers – from Bonneau du Martray to Faively, Leroy and Rapet – about what defines the large vineyard and its wines.
