Corton Bressandes French wine appellation guide: location, history, wines, climate & soil
Corton Bressandes is one of the most celebrated climats of Corton, the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, known for structured yet refined Pinot Noir.
More info about Corton Bressandes
Geographic position
Eastern France, in the Côte-d'Or department, on the southeast-facing slope of the Corton hill in the commune of Aloxe-Corton, about 5 km north of Beaune, mid-slope below the Bois de Corton woods.
Origin & history
Charlemagne is said to have owned vines on the Corton hill. The name Bressandes is thought to come from a family named Bressand who owned the plot in the Middle Ages. Corton was classified as a Grand Cru AOC in 1937, and the climat name may appear on the label.
Wines & grape varieties
Mostly red from Pinot Noir, with notes of red and black cherry, raspberry, spice and earth, combining power and finesse with long ageing potential.
Climate & soil
Semi-continental climate. Well-drained, iron-rich red-brown limestone soils with marl and pebbles, ideal for Pinot Noir.
Wine region: Burgundy
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir