Cortonn.
/ˈkɔːtɒ̃/ A red Burgundy wine made in the neighbourhood of Beaune, Côte-d'Or.
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Volnay1699
Chambertin1775
Pommard1775
Clos Vougeot1789
Richebourg1817
Romanée1817
Beaune1818
Corton1833
Musigny1833
Nuits1833
Mâcon1863
Nuits St Georges1902
Mercurey1907
Vosne Romanée1930
1833 C. Redding Hist. Mod. Wines v. 98 In the commune of Aloxe, a wine called Corton is grown.
1889 W. Guthrie Claret, Burgundy & Champagne 21 In the Côte de Beaune are found the Corton, Volnay, Pomard, and many other well-known names.
1900 Christie et al. Catal. Wines, C. Boyle 8 Three Dozens of Corton.
1967 A. Lichine Encycl. Wines & Spirits 65/1 Corton, of all Côte de Beaune wines, is the one to lay down, for it develops slowly and holds its majesty for years.
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