The hill of Corton The hill of Corton is one of the most impressive sights in the Cote d'Or and the white wines produced from its steep slopess are justly praised. The red wines, however, are often misunderstood and underrated. The terroir is diverse and not all of the plots planted with red grapes are of equal quality. Therefore, Corton is often cited as one of the leading canidates that should lose its grand cru status. While some of the vineyards on the hill are probably not deserving of their ranking, there are lieu-dit that can produce wines of the highest caliber. Clive Coates places Le Clos du Roi alongside La Romanee Conti, La Tache and Le Musigny in his classification of Burdundies greatest vineyards. Les Perrieres, Les Renardes and Les Bressandes can also make great bottles and these vineyards surely deserve grand cru status. The best red wines of Corton are some of the greatest values in Burgundy and they should not be overlooked.
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