Corton-Les Renardes
Grand Cru
Located just to the north of Beaune, the Corton hill is a Mecca for all wine lovers.
Halfway up its slope, Pinot Noir thrives in limestone based soil.
Origin
Composed of 25 different climats, the Grand Cru Corton is an emblematic figure of Burgundy. It extends over three villages: Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses. Each climate has its own personality.
"Les Renardes" is located on the village of Aloxe-Corton, on a gently sloping plot. The vines are aged on average 45.
"The Foxes" takes its name from the word Fox. This animal, lover of small game, is very present in Burgundy. The other hypothesis is that the parcel belonged to a family called Renard, a very common family name.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: brown, stony clay-limestone.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.1912 ha
Pruning: Yield: 35 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 45 years old.
