Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Guérets

Les Guérets occupies a southeast-facing position on the lower slopes of the Corton hill, near the village of Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune. The vineyard sits between 200 and 300 meters elevation, placing it in the gentler, lower gradient section of this iconic hillside. Its position differentiates it from the higher-elevation Grand Cru vineyards of Corton, though it shares the same fundamental geography and continental temperate climate that defines the appellation.

• Southeast aspect provides good morning sun exposure
• Lower slopes of Corton hill, adjacent to the village of Aloxe-Corton
• Elevation of 200 to 300 meters above sea level
• Temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold winters

The soils at Les Guérets are marly and clayey limestone, a combination typical of the Côte de Beaune and well-suited to Pinot Noir. The clay content retains moisture and contributes to the fuller body and darker fruit profile seen in wines from this site. Limestone provides structure and minerality. Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are permitted under the Premier Cru designation, though Pinot Noir dominates production in line with Aloxe-Corton's identity as a red wine village.

• Marly and clayey limestone soils typical of the Côte de Beaune
• Clay content supports moisture retention and fuller-bodied wine styles
• Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are approved varieties
• Pinot Noir dominates, reflecting Aloxe-Corton's red wine character

Wines from Les Guérets are structured and full-bodied by Burgundy standards, with a flavor profile centered on black fruits, leather, truffle, and mushroom. The lower-slope position and clay-rich soils contribute to this earthier, more robust expression compared to mid-slope Côte de Beaune Premier Crus. These wines benefit from bottle age to integrate tannins and allow the secondary notes of forest floor and truffle to develop fully. The style is consistent with the broader Aloxe-Corton character, which tends toward density and savory depth rather than the more delicate red-fruit profiles found in neighboring Pernand-Vergelesses or Ladoix.

• Structured, full-bodied Pinot Noir with black fruit and earthy notes
• Leather, truffle, and mushroom are characteristic secondary descriptors
• Benefits from aging to soften tannins and develop complexity
• Style reflects Aloxe-Corton's reputation for dense, savory reds

Les Guérets holds Premier Cru status within the Aloxe-Corton appellation and is one of 14 classified Premier Cru sites in the commune. The vineyard is sometimes listed under the alternate spelling Les Guéres. Production volumes are extremely small; some individual producers bottle as few as 900 bottles per vintage. Notable producers working with Les Guérets include Domaine Pierre et Jean-Baptiste Lebreuil, Domaine Jean-Pierre Guyon, Camille Giroud, and Doudet Naudin.

• One of 14 Premier Cru sites in Aloxe-Corton
• Also listed as Les Guéres in some references
• Extremely limited production; as few as 900 bottles from individual producers
• Key producers include Lebreuil, Jean-Pierre Guyon, Camille Giroud, and Doudet Naudin