Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2021 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault, Vieilles Vignes, 2021 Vintage, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Meursault "Vieilles Vignes" 2021 - Buisson-Charles
- EYE: An engaging visual experience. This Meursault Vieilles Vignes adorns itself with a golden and clear robe, shining with youth.
- NOSE: The wine reveals a generous and complex aromatic palette where subtle notes of white flowers, ripe pear, and fresh almonds mingle. A delicate bouquet that evokes elegance and finesse.
- MOUTH: The crisp attack unveils a velvety texture, carried by flavors of white-fleshed fruits, supported by balanced acidity. Touches of vanilla and toasted hazelnuts bring a delightful gourmet dimension and create a pleasantly persistent finish.
In short: The Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2021 from the Domaine Buisson-Charles embodies the youth and finesse of Chardonnay. A bottle that you can leave in your cellar for a few years before opening to fully enjoy its freshness and liveliness. This wine pairs wonderfully with a lobster salad, pan-seared scallops, herb-roasted free-range chicken, or a simple platter of aged goat cheeses.
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
- 2021
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- White Wine
- Grape Variety
- Chardonnay
- % vol.
- 13,5 %
- Appellation
- Meursault
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Cuvée
- Vieilles Vignes
- CRD
- Yes
- Production method
- Biodynamic

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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