Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Fournières

Les Fournières occupies 5.57 hectares on the lower slopes of the Corton hill within the commune of Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune. Elevations range from 200 to 300 meters, and the vineyard sits within one of Burgundy's most prestigious hillside appellations. The lower slope position distinguishes Les Fournières from the Grand Cru sites higher on the hill, yet it still benefits from the exceptional terroir conditions that define the Corton massif.

• Situated on the lower slopes of the Corton hill
• Elevation range of 200 to 300 meters
• Part of the Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru appellation in the Côte de Beaune
• One of 14 classified Premier Cru sites in Aloxe-Corton

The soils at Les Fournières are clay-limestone in composition, with notable contributions of flint and limestone debris. The soils are particularly rich in potassium and phosphoric acid, mineral characteristics that influence both vine nutrition and wine expression. The climate is temperate continental with a cool character, typical of the Côte de Beaune, providing the growing season conditions necessary for slow, even ripening of Pinot Noir and the development of complex aromatic profiles.

• Clay-limestone base with flint and limestone debris
• Soils rich in potassium and phosphoric acid
• Temperate continental climate with cool conditions
• Mineral-rich composition supports structured, age-worthy wines

Pinot Noir is the sole grape variety grown at Les Fournières, consistent with the red wine tradition of Aloxe-Corton. The vineyard produces wines described as medium-bodied with balanced structure, offering red fruit flavors alongside a distinct minerality. Tannins are moderate, and the wines carry recognized aging potential. This combination of approachable structure and underlying mineral depth places Les Fournières among the more serious Premier Cru sites in the appellation, capable of rewarding cellaring over a number of years.

• Pinot Noir is the only permitted variety
• Medium-bodied with moderate tannins and balanced acidity
• Red fruit character with notable mineral complexity
• Good aging potential supported by the site's natural structure

Les Fournières received its Premier Cru classification from the INAO in 1982, alongside the other 13 Premier Cru sites of Aloxe-Corton. The vineyard is regarded as one of the best Premier Cru sites within the appellation, a recognition reflected in the quality of producers who hold parcels there. Notable domaines with holdings in Les Fournières include Domaine Antonin Guyon, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, Arnoux Père et Fils, Lupé-Cholet, Albert Bichot, and Pierre Girardin.

• Classified Premier Cru by INAO in 1982
• Regarded as one of the top Premier Cru sites in Aloxe-Corton
• Multiple well-regarded Burgundian producers hold parcels in the vineyard
• Part of an appellation that sits directly below the Corton Grand Cru hierarchy