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| Category | Grand Cru appellation since 31/07/1937 Together with Musigny Blanc, the rarest of white Grand Crus. Specifically the climats of Le Charlemagne and En Charlemagne – and they may be blended. There has been a small resurgence for this label from practically zero hl declared in the early 2000s. Most producers opting for the better-known Corton-Charlemagne label, rather than choosing to ‘differentiate.’ |
| Commune(s) of production | 2 communes: Pernand-Vergelesses & Aloxe-Corton |
| Climats classed as premier cru | None – all grand cru. The wine may be declassified to Pernand or Aloxe 1er cru, or Pernand or Aloxe villages (both depending on which climat), or Bourgogne Côte d’Or or Bourgogne. |
| Colours and grape varieties | White only: Chardonnay (90% minimum). Additional ‘accessory’ grape (10% maximum) pinot blanc. |
| Potential area of production | 62.94 of the 71.88 hectares allowed for Corton-Charlemagne |
| Maximum yield per hectare | White: 48 hl |
| 2018 crop | White: 24 hectolitres 1 hectolitre (hl) = 100 litres = 133 bottles |
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Source: BIVB