Corton

Corton is an appellation of Burgundy, France.

The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay.

The ground underneath is limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hills and slopes.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and tannic, tasting notes of violets, forest berries and leather and earthy undertones, plus one more.

Labels here fall under the Grand Cru.

Inside it sit Corton Clos du Roi, Corton Les Vergennes and Corton Les Perrieres.

Names to look for on a shelf: Bouchard Père et Fils, Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Domaine Faiveley.

At the table these bottles work with beef dishes, lamb, duck and mushroom risotto.

Serve at 15 to 17°C.

Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and tannic, Tasting notes of violets, Forest berries, Leather and earthy undertones.

White: Balanced by a mineral character.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Bouchard Pere & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine Antonin Guyon Corton Clos du Roy Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Corton Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France
• Domaine de la Vougeraie Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France

At the table.

• Beef dishes
• Lamb
• Duck
• Mushroom risotto
• Grilled salmon

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 15 to 17°C.
• Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Corton: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Burgundy guide.