Corton

Last dance before the new lockdown

By Steen Öhman November 6, 2020 - Leave a Comment

To quote Joni Mitchell: You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. For many of us, the freedom to travel, converse, exchange and enjoy is often taken for granted, yet in the current environment it is clear how fragile are these moments with friends and compatriots. One such moment was last …

Terroir Insight: Domaine de Montille Corton Clos du Roi

By Steen Öhman October 30, 2020 - Leave a Comment

Domaine de Montille is one of my favourite producers on the Corton hill, even though its presence there dates back only to 2004. Etienne de Montille today produces two wines from the Corton vineyard - a Corton-Charlemagne produced from the Corton Pougets climat, and a red Corton from the …

Terroir Insight: Louis Latour – Corton Clos de la Vigne au Saint

By Steen Öhman October 27, 2020 - Leave a Comment

One could say it would be impolite to write about the Corton vineyard without mentioning Louis Latour, its largest owner by far. Louis Latour owns 26.59 ha - equivalent to almost 17% of the Corton hill. This is impressive and interesting seen from a vineyard perspective. I taste Louis Latour …

Terroir Insight: Bouchard Père et Fils Le Corton

By Steen Öhman October 22, 2020 - Leave a Comment

Bouchard Pere et Fils produces two classic wines from the Corton hill: its Le Corton and Corton-Charlemagne, The Beaune-based estate acquired about 60% of the magnificent Le Corton lieu-dit in 1909, and consequently created two of its top cuvées. So let's take a closer look at Le Corton, one of …

Terroir Insight: Domaine de Montille Corton Pougets – or is it Charlemagne?

By Steen Öhman October 21, 2020 - Leave a Comment

One of the more complex - and changeable - plots on the Corton hill is the Corton Pougets of Domaine de Montille. Etienne de Montille acquired the parcel in 2004, and at the time it was planted with pinot noir and sold under the Corton Pougets label. Etienne decided almost immediately to …