Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2006
Corton Charlemagne is the only vineyard in Burgundy bearing the name of two emperors : Corton comes from Courthon, itself derived from the Gallo-Roman Curtis (estate) and Otho, the emperor who inherited it. Charlemagne, the famous emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, was once the proprietor of the vineyard. Corton Charlemagne is magnificently situated on an impressive hill dominating the village of Aloxe-Corton. As the slope turns from East to West, most of the vineyards face due South.

Corton Charlemagne is strong, rich and luscious wine, very long and persistent on the palate. It has a lovely intense golden hue, even when young. Often, the nose proffers aromas of cinnamon, green walnuts, pepper and exotic fruits. They are often substantial if not outright massive, and at their best they show truly amazing balance, power, length and intensity.