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Nestled at the foot of the Corton hillside in Aloxe-Corton, Château Corton Caroline is one of Burgundy’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the late 19th century atop 15th-century cellars, this listed monument is the region’s most photographed site after the Hospices de Beaune. Legend has it that Emperor Charlemagne once owned vineyards here in the 8th century and planted Chardonnay to keep his white beard unstained.
The estate’s seven hectares span thirteen prestigious appellations—including Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault, Volnay, and Pommard—each part of Burgundy’s mosaic of climats, where the expression of terroir has been refined for centuries.
Under the ownership of Caroline Frey, renowned oenologist and winegrower, Château Corton Caroline unites Burgundian tradition with a sustainable, precision-driven approach. With intentionally limited production, each wine is crafted to capture the purity and character of its origin.
Historically, this vineyard was gifted by Emperor Charlemagne in 775 to the Saint-Andoche Collegiate Church in Saulieu. In gratitude, the Canons named the vines after their benefactor. The 2019 vintage opens with a fresh, fruit-driven nose featuring citrus, yellow fruit, and pear. On the palate, it is rich and energetic, balancing roundness with lively acidity, and culminating in a long, complex finish.
Ageing potential: 5 to 15 years
