The Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru appellation is shared by the two villages Aloxe-Corton and PernandVergelesses in the Northern part of the Cote de Beaune. The village of Aloxe-Corton has the rare ability to have over half of its area covered by Grand Cru vineyards. The exposure ranges from east to south and southwest. This vineyard is one of the oldest and has been owned by Louis Jadot since the 19th century. It is located in the heart of the appellation (next to the Corton Pougets), which expanded after 1966. Initially, it was the only place to be allowed to bear the Corton-Charlemagne appellation. This vineyard is ideally south-oriented. Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases not to damage the fruits. Grapes are pressed softly; they ferment in oak barrels our cooperage produces. 1/3 are new barrels. Ageing usually lasts 15 months on fine lines before bottling.