Wine Charles Thomas Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru AOC 2001

Wine Charles Thomas Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru AOC 2001 is made ​​from Pinot Noir from vineyards located in the area of Cortona in Côte de Beaune. In appellasone Corton company Charles Thomas owns a vineyard area of ​​2 acres (0.8 ha), which is located on the best soils in the area. Legend has it that after the death of the last Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold of his land, including this magnificent vineyard, wine with which he was so fond of, became the property of King Louis XI.

History of Burgundy winegrowers Tom goes before the revolution, when the family already had its own estate vineyards, as well as manage the estates of other families. This kind of activity is preserved to this day. Big step to expand possessions did Charles Thomas in the first half of the 20th century, bought two additional estate vineyard. His case was continued by his son, bought a number of estates and taking a few leases. Tom also interested in territories outside of Burgundy, so now they have vineyards in the province of Languedoc and in Romania.
Domain Charles Thomas is famous for the fact that their technical and technological winemaking techniques are improving every year. Here are showing real scruples in matters relating to vinification. Each year, apply new methods, which are then transferred into the category of new technologies in winemaking. Studies show that in wines produced in the domain Charles Thomas, with the passage of time is more active polyphenols than other wines that are a direct result of natural winemaking.