Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Charlotte Dumay Grand Cru 2015

Hospice de Beaune cuvees are aged by various negociants whose name may appear on the label - please refer to merchant for further details.

Corton is a grand cru appellation covering the slopes of the Montagne de Corton hill in the Côte de Beaune district of Burgundy. It is the largest grand cru vineyard in Burgundy, and is one of only two where wines are made from both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (the other is the Musigny vineyard). Corton's wines were a favorite of the Emperor Charlemagne, who lends his name to the white wines made on the western side of the hill.

The dominant red wine grape of Burgundy, Pinot Noir is now adopted and adored in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner of vineyards around the world and as of 2016, it was the sixth most-planted grape variety.

Tasting notes: "Red robe with purple hues. Complex on the nose and the palate alike. Beautiful cocktail of fruits (wild berries) and spices, or even some pepper. Lively finish on tension and freshness."