Wine area
Charlemagne AOC
Charlemagne AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Charlemagne Grand Cru is a white Chardonnay appellation on the Corton hill sharing much of its terroir with Corton-Charlemagne.
Overview
Upper hill slopes and pale calcareous marl give Chardonnay power, mineral tension, and long aging capacity.
History
The historic Charlemagne name received Grand Cru protection in 1937 and remains legally distinct though Corton-Charlemagne is more commonly used.
Geography
The delimited area lies on elevated Corton-hill slopes across neighboring communes.
Climate
Cool elevation, wind, and varied exposure support slow ripening.
Soils
Pale marl and limestone form shallow, stony, well-drained soils.
Wine styles
White Chardonnay exclusively, structured and ageworthy.
Notable features
The protected name is rarely used because eligible wine is generally labeled Corton-Charlemagne.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.