Michel Gaunoux operates from the prestigious Corton hill in Burgundy, France, producing red wines exclusively from Pinot Noir. The domaine focuses on some of Burgundy's most respected appellations, crafting wines from both Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.

Corton, where Gaunoux sources grapes for several cuvées, represents Burgundy's largest Grand Cru appellation for red wine. The Corton hill's diverse soils and exposures create wines known for their power and aging potential, typically showing more structure than other Côte de Beaune reds. The Renardes vineyard, one of Corton's named climats, sits on the hill's eastern slope and produces wines with notable depth and complexity.

The current range demonstrates Gaunoux's focus on premium sites, including multiple vintages from Corton Renardes Grand Cru and Pommard Premier Cru Les Grands Epenots. Pommard's Les Grands Epenots vineyard produces some of the appellation's most structured wines, complementing the Corton offerings with its characteristic combination of power and finesse that defines quality Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir.

Pommard is a village appellation located in the Côte de Beaune section of Burgundy, France. The appellation covers approximately 340 hectares of vineyards surrounding the village of Pommard, situated between Beaune to the north and Volnay to the south. Established as an AOC in 1936, Pommard includes 28 Premier Cru climats, with notable vineyard sites like Les Epenots, Les Rugiens, and Clos des Epeneaux.

The appellation's vineyards are planted exclusively to Pinot Noir and lie at elevations between 240 and 380 meters on east and southeast-facing slopes. The soils vary across the appellation, with iron-rich clay and limestone dominating the lower slopes, while the upper elevations feature more limestone and marl. The Premier Cru vineyards of Les Epenots and Les Rugiens are particularly distinguished by their iron oxide content, which contributes to the characteristic structure of Pommard wines.

Pommard wines are traditionally known for their robust structure and aging potential compared to neighboring appellations like Volnay. The wines typically display deeper color and more pronounced tannins, with flavor profiles featuring dark fruit, earth, and mineral notes. Premier Cru bottlings, particularly from climats like Les Epenots and Les Rugiens, demonstrate greater concentration and complexity, often requiring several years of cellaring to reach optimal drinking maturity.