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Wine Description
The Story
Corton-Charlemagne is the only vineyard in Burgundy bearing the name of two emperors: « Corton » comes from the Gallo-Roman Curtis d'Othon, meaning the Domaine of Othon, a German emperor. It gave the word Courthon, which became Corton. Famous emperor Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus) was, according to legend, the owner of the vineyard.