Aloxe-Corton is a village situated in the North of the Côte de Beaune. At an altitude varying from 250 to 350m (750 to 1 050 feet), it benefits from an exposure ranging East to South and South-West. 

In the last century, these wines acquired great fame in Great Britain, Russia and Central Europe because of their ability to travel well. 

This quality comes from the "terroir" : chalky soil with a large proportion of iron giving it a dark brown colour. This is where Pinot Noir is planted as opposed to the slope on the Pernand side where pure limestone is preponderant : that is the realm of Chardonnay and the site of the famous Grand Cru vineyard, Corton-Charlemagne. 

Joseph Drouhin's winemaking technique remains traditional : the grapes are hand-picked, fermentation occurs in wooden open vats with punching down the cap and pumping over the juice. The wine ages in oak barrels for 15 to 18 months and is fined with egg whites prior to bottling. 

Aloxe-Corton wines are firm, elegant and rather tannic. Their robe is dark red. The aromas can be surprising : hints of cherries marinated in eau-de-vie, cedar, and leather tones when more mature. They have a rich texture, never too heavy nor hard, with a long finish.