Corton Grand Cru “Le Rognet-et-Corton” AOC 2021

Wine description for Corton Grand Cru “Le Rognet-et-Corton” AOC 2021 by Henri & Gilles Buisson

Character

The Rognet-et-Corton ranks among the great personalities of Burgundian Grand Crus – a wine that combines seriousness and depth with the inimitable elegance of Pinot Noir. The estate Henri & Gilles Buisson from Saint-Romain practises a down-to-earth, artisanal philosophy that gives precedence to terroir. With 13.0% alcohol and a dry profile, this Grand Cru displays the structured restraint characteristic of the finest wines of the Côte de Beaune.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Le Rognet-et-Corton lies on the northern, steeper slopes of the Corton hill – one of the few places in the Côte de Beaune where red wine achieves Grand Cru status. The soils here are deeper and more clay-rich than in the central Corton sites, lending the wine an earthy power and rustic dignity. The 2021 vintage, marked by a cool, rainy summer and a fortunately dry harvest, produced wines of vibrant acidity and clear fruit – a classic, distinctly Burgundian year that rewards patience.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Pinot Noir – as law and tradition prescribe for red Corton Grand Cru. This grape variety reveals its more complex, earthier side here: less playful than in Chambolle, less muscular than in Gevrey, yet possessed of a peculiar, almost austere nobility. Vinification at Buisson follows artisanal principles with controlled maceration and ageing in oak barrels, with the aim always being the preservation of terroir expression. The wine will require time to fully open up.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this stature demands dishes with substance and depth. Classically Burgundian: Bœuf bourguignon, braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs or wild duck with root vegetables. It also harmonises beautifully with aged Époisses or Comté – regional cheese classics that mirror its earthy complexity. Those with patience should serve it from 2026–2028 onwards.