The wine region of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes' is located in the region of Corton Grand Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Comte de Montebello or the Château Corton C produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes' often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
In the mouth of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes' is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes', producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes' go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
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