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Nestled at the foot of the hillside in Aloxe-Corton, Château Corton Frey stands as one of Burgundy’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the late 19th century atop 15th-century cellars, this historic estate is the region’s most photographed site after the Hospices de Beaune. Legend holds that Emperor Charlemagne once owned vineyards here in the 8th century, planting Chardonnay to preserve the whiteness of his beard.
The estate’s seven hectares span thirteen prestigious appellations, forming part of Burgundy’s intricate mosaic of climats, where the expression of terroir has been honed over centuries. Under the ownership of Caroline Frey, a highly regarded oenologist and winegrower, Château Corton Frey brings together Burgundian tradition with a sustainable, precision-driven philosophy. With intentionally limited production, each wine is crafted to reflect the purity and character of its origin.
A village wine, Aloxe-Corton lies between the Côte de Nuits and Beaune, situated on a stony hillside at the foot of the Corton mountain.
The 2020 edition of this wine reflects the warmth of its growing season, offering alluring aromas of sweet spice and gentle toasted undertones, framed by a developed red fruit core. Almost full-bodied, the velvety tannins lend poise, while bright acidity provides a refreshing balance to the subtly sweet-tinged fruit. The finish is long and succulent, revealing further savoury nuances as it lingers.
Aging potential: 5 to 15 years
The interplay of earthiness, moderately dry tannins and generous red fruit aromas makes this an authentic modern expression of the appellation. Good savory complexity and a focused, stony finish. From three sites, Les Colombes, Morais and Les Paulands. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
