Corton Vergènnes Grand Cru

A Grand Cru from the Côte de Beaune that combines history and minerality in one glass: the Corton Vergènnes comes from one of the smallest parcels of the Corton hill, divided between Domaine Chanson and the Hospices de Beaune.

Domaine Chanson is one of the oldest négociant houses in Burgundy and has been managing its sites in Beaune since the 18th century. The vineyard bears the name of Charles Gravier, Count of Vergennes — a diplomat from Dijon who, as Foreign Minister to Louis XVI, signed the alliance treaty with the USA, making France the first country to officially recognize the United States. Small parcel, big history.

In the glass, the wine glows in rich gold. The nose shows citrus peel, green almond, and a fine floral note, underpinned by clear minerality. On the palate, it convinces with a taut, deep texture and precise acidity structure — tense but well integrated. The finish is long, with a salty aftertaste that makes the origin from the Corton limestone clearly perceptible.

Serving temperature: 12–13 °C.
Pairs well with turbot with beurre blanc, lobster, sweetbreads, or mature Comté.