Corton Blanc Grand Cru "Le Clos des Chaumes" 2018 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Corton Blanc, Grand Cru, Le Clos des Chaumes, Vintage 2018, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Corton Blanc Grand Cru "Le Clos des Chaumes" 2018 - Buisson-Charles
- EYE: With a golden and luminous hue, this Corton from Buisson-Charles unveils a robe that suggests both richness and elegance.
- NOSE: Delicate aromas of white flowers intertwine with subtle notes of vanilla and white-fleshed fruits, creating a complex and enchanting bouquet.
- MOUTH: An equally refined experience unfolds. The lively attack gives way to a creamy texture, with harmonious flavors of ripe pear, toasted almond, and a slight mineral touch. The persistent finish confirms the balance and finesse of this grand cru.
In short: The Corton Blanc Grand Cru "Le Clos des Chaumes" 2018 impressed us with its golden robe, floral and fruity bouquet, and a balanced palate combining freshness and complexity. Open this bottle in the next 7 to 10 years if you want to fully appreciate its potential. This Chardonnay will find perfect harmony with dishes such as asparagus risotto, spicy shrimp curry, or a leek and goat cheese tart.
Other appellations from this estate: Bourgogne Blanc Côte d'Or Hautes Coutures, Bourgogne Aligoté Hors Classe, Bourgogne Aligoté Sous le Chemin, Meursault Vieilles Vignes, Meursault Tessons, Meursault La Vigne de 1945, Meursault Premier Cru Goutte d'Or, Meursault Premier Cru Bouches-Chères, Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru Les Cras, Meursault Premier Cru Blagny La pièce sous le bois, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret, Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes, Puligny-Montrachet Les Champs Gains, Chassagne-Montrachet Premiers Crus, Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir, Chablis Premier Cru Lys, Pouilly-Fuissé Terroir de Vergisson, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Corton Blanc Grand Cru, Bourgogne Rouge Côte d'Or Hautes Coutures, Volnay Premier Cru En Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru En Champans, Volnay Premier Cru Fremiets, Corton Clos du Roi, Corton Bressandes, Corton Perrieres, Pommard En Mareau, Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru, Chambertin...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2018
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- White Wine
- Grape Variety
- Chardonnay
- Appellation
- Corton
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Cuvée
- Le Clos des Chaumes
- Classification
- Grand Cru
A big little estate in Meursault
The Domaine Buisson-Charles, created in Burgundy by Michel Buisson and his wife during the 1960s, is nowadays managed by another couple: the winemaker Catherine Buisson, Michel's daughter, and her husband Patrick Essa (an engineer and trained oenologist). A family tradition which is not stopping anytime soon, since their son, Louis Essa, took the helm in 2020.
It's near the village of Meursault (on the Côte de Beaune) that you'll find the estate's vineyard. 6,3 hectares in total, just enough to make sure the terroir stays human-scaled. The Domaine Buisson-Charles produces 26 different cuvées, like the Volnay or the Chassagne-Montrachet for example. Yields are intentionally low, especially since the grapevines are quite old (90 years, for some of them).
What the estate really wants is for its wines (reds and whites alike) to stand the test of time. That's why the Buisson-Charles family has decided to not only use a horse for plowing, but also to reject any sort of chemical herbicide (they are currently going through the process of the French "Bio" certification). An honest and respectful approach to nature and the terroir.
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