The history of this family business, steeped in tradition and innovation, began when Charles Antonin joined his father, Maurice, owner of a major Burgundy wine distribution company. In 1986, at the young age of 25, his love for the region’s terroir led him to set up his own company to distribute and age the finest Burgundy wines. Encouraged by his success and soon joined by his brother Daniel, Charles acquired his first plots of vines in Gevrey Chambertin and Pommard Créant. Over the years, as they developed friendly relations with their winegrowing partners, they decided to extend their range by acquiring Premier and Grand Crus from some of the region’s finest appellations. Charles and Daniel have chosen not to export their wines, reserving their finest cuvées for their loyal clientele, capturing the essence of the region they love so much.

With vines in some of Burgundy’s finest Premier and Grand Cru appellations, Charles Antonin produces this red Corton Grand Cru from Pinot Noir grown in the Bressandes climat. Benefiting from an oceanic climate with a semi-continental influence, the vines draws the nutrients they need to flourish from soils consisting of limestone and marl. Aged in oak, this wine offers excellent ageing potential, thanks in particular to the identity of its terroir. Tasting reveals a wine of character, with an intensely coloured ruby robe. The nose reveals notes of red and black fruit, flowers such as violets, as well as sweet spices, cocoa, tobacco and game. The tannins are plentiful and add muscle to the wine, which should be paired with characterful dishes such as roast red meat.