Aloxe-Corton
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Accessory grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Lower slopes: shallow, free-draining, clay-rich and stony soils over hard Middle Jurassic limestones (Dalle nacrée). (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Upper part of the slope: Upper Jurassic marly subsoil, rich in silica in the form of "chailles" (flint-like nodules).
- Cool oceanic climate with continental influences, ~750 mm/year, average 10.5 °C; the Côte benefits from thermal shelter and a rainfall deficit favourable to viticulture. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
- A tradition of "pinots vermeils" dating back to the 15th century: lightly tannic red wines, the only ones capable of travelling, distributed throughout Europe.
- Planting density >9,000 vines/ha, chardonnay B and pinot noir N varieties; wines aged for several months, in accordance with the practices of the Côte de Beaune.
Product characteristics
- Reds: balanced tannic structure, red or black fruit aromas; deep ruby to garnet colour, robust and structured.
- Whites: minerality and fresh fruit aromas.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Product specification (BO Agri, PDF) — approved 24 octobre 2011, JORF 27 octobre 2011
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry
- Official trade body site — BIVB