Presentation
Located in Pernand-Vergelesses, this family estate is one of the oldest in the region, with a winemaking history dating back over 250 years. Today, Vincent Rapet and his wife Sylvette manage the estate, perpetuating the legacy of their ancestors Roland and Robert Rapet. With 21 hectares of vines located in Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Beaune, the estate produces wines of great purity, practicing sustainable agriculture. The whites, aged on fine lees, offer magnificent mineral tension, while the reds develop a refined structure through long macerations and precise aging in oak barrels. Its strong point? A perfect alliance between tradition and technical precision, giving birth to elegant and balanced wines.
Location
The Corton hill spans the villages of Ladoix, Aloxe-Corton, and Pernand-Vergelesses. The name "Corton" derives from “la cour d’Othon.”
Terroir
Vines are planted between 250 and 300 meters in altitude, forming a unique amphitheater with ideal southern exposure. Corton is the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune. It is produced on distinctive lieux-dits such as Corton Combes (valleys), Corton Les Chaumes (stony plateaus), and La Voie Rosse (an old spelling of “rousse,” likely referring to iron-rich soils).
In the vineyard
Careful seasonal vineyard management with soil work and precision treatments adapted to the needs of each vintage.
Harvest
Grapes are hand-harvested into small crates. A conveyor belt is used to gently load the tanks while sorting the fruit.
Winemaking
Fermentation lasts about 15 days with regular punching down to extract color and richness from the skins before pressing.
Ageing
Matured in oak barrels, 20% of which are new. Racking is done by gravity using a manual bellows system, avoiding the use of a pump.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serve at 14 to 16°C.
Ageing potential
Over 15 years
Tasting
With its deep, brilliant garnet color and complex, layered nose, Corton is a rich, powerful red Grand Cru. It offers a generous, full-bodied palate, marked by elegance and structure. In its youth, it reveals spiced fruit, blackcurrant, and kirsch aromas. With age, it develops notes of forest floor, truffle, and leather. Thanks to the old vines, this wine boasts exceptional concentration and a notably silky texture.
Visual appearance
Deep garnet, brilliant
At nose
Spiced black fruits, kirsch, evolving to truffle and leather with age
On the palate
Full-bodied, powerful, silky, and long with excellent aging potential
Food pairings
Ideal with truffle-roasted poultry, slow-cooked lamb shoulder (7-hour style), and rich meat dishes such as hare stew, venison medallions, or beef bourguignon. Also excellent with refined game birds like partridge, duckling, or pigeon.
