📜 Corton

Corton is a protected designation of origin (PDO, French AOC) for still red and white wines from the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France. It was recognised by decree of 31 July 1937; the current specification was approved by decree no. 2011-1390 of 26 October 2011. The name may be followed by "grand cru".

Grapes are grown, and wines made and matured, in Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses (Côte-d'Or), within parcels approved by the INAO in 1984. Red wines may add one of 24 listed climat names, such as Les Bressandes or Le Clos du Roi. In 2008 the vineyard covered about 95 hectares, producing nearly 3,000 hectolitres a year, 95 % of it red.

White wines are made from Chardonnay, with Pinot Blanc as an accessory variety (up to 10 % of plantings). Red wines come from Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris allowed only as mixed plantings, up to 15 % per parcel. The grape variety may not appear on the label.

Minimum planting density is 9,000 vines per hectare. Target yield is 48 hl/ha for white (upper limit 54) and 42 hl/ha for red (upper limit 49). Minimum natural alcohol is 12 % vol. for white and 11.5 % vol. for red; after enrichment, total alcohol may not exceed 14.5 % vol. Irrigation is prohibited. Wines are matured until at least 15 June after the harvest and sold to consumers from 30 June.