The commune of Aloxe-Corton, located above Pernand Vergelesses at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune, has the unusual distinction of having over half its area covered in Grand Cru vineyards. It has an exposure ranging from east to south and Southwest.

The Grand Cru appellation of Corton covers different vineyards among Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix and Pernand.Corton is distinct from the individual Grand Cru vineyard Le Corton.