Les Cortons

Les Cortons sits within the commune of Saint-Aubin in the Côte de Beaune, one of Burgundy's most respected wine-producing zones. The vineyard occupies 7.8 hectares on the western slopes of Mont Rachet, placing it in geographic continuity with the celebrated Le Montrachet appellation. The southwest-facing aspect ensures generous afternoon sun exposure, which supports steady ripening across Burgundy's continental climate with its warm summers and cold winters.

• Parent commune: Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune
• Southwest-facing slopes of Mont Rachet
• 7.8 hectares under Premier Cru status
• Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters

The soils at Les Cortons are predominantly limestone, with strong drainage properties that are characteristic of many top Côte de Beaune white wine sites. Well-drained limestone soils stress the vine in a productive way, limiting yields and concentrating flavor compounds in the fruit. This geological foundation is closely related to the limestone-rich substrates that underpin Saint-Aubin's reputation for producing Chardonnay of genuine mineral precision and finesse.

• Limestone-dominant soils with excellent drainage
• Soil type shared with other high-quality Côte de Beaune sites
• Drainage encourages vine stress and flavor concentration
• Geological continuity with Le Montrachet's western slopes

The name Les Cortons draws a direct reference to the Grand Cru vineyards of the Corton-Charlemagne appellation, reflecting a historical connection and geographic resonance with one of Burgundy's most storied hillsides. The vineyard received its official Premier Cru classification in February 1977, a relatively modern formalization that nonetheless anchors Les Cortons firmly within Burgundy's rigorous appellation hierarchy. Saint-Aubin as a whole gained recognition as a source of excellent-value Chardonnay in the late twentieth century, and Les Cortons contributed to that reputation.

• Name references the Grand Cru vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne
• Premier Cru classification granted February 1977
• Part of Saint-Aubin's broader rise as a quality white wine commune
• Sits within the broader geographic narrative of Mont Rachet's slopes

Les Cortons produces both white and red wines under the Saint-Aubin Premier Cru appellation, with Chardonnay dominant on the well-drained limestone slopes and Pinot Noir also permitted. The whites are the benchmark here, showing floral aromas alongside notes of honey and toasted nuts, with a texture that reflects the mineral limestone base. The style leans toward elegance rather than power, making Les Cortons a compelling alternative to more famous and expensive Côte de Beaune whites. Notable producers working the site include Domaine Larue, Domaine Roux Pere et Fils, Domaine Bouzereau-Gruère, and Domaine Duchemin.

• Chardonnay is the primary variety; Pinot Noir also grown
• White wines show floral aromas with honey and toasted nut notes
• Elegant style with mineral character from limestone soils
• Recognized producers: Domaine Larue, Domaine Roux Pere et Fils, Domaine Bouzereau-Gruère, Domaine Duchemin