Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Louves 2020 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Burgundy, Cote de Nuits, Morey-St-Denis 1er cru Les Louves, 2020 Vintage, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Les Louves" 2020 - Buisson-Charles
- EYE: The deep ruby hue of this Morey-Saint-Denis lights up with purple reflections, promising a complexity to discover.
- NOSE: An olfactory exploration opens up to a summer orchard, combining the freshness of red cherries, subtlety of violets, and a hint of black pepper. Delicate woody notes add a touch of elegance to this aromatic symphony.
- MOUTH: The tasting reveals a silky texture, enveloping the palate with harmonious flavors. Juicy raspberries, blackberries, and licorice intertwine, supported by fine tannins. Lively acidity brings a welcome freshness, extended by a persistent finish.
In short: The excellence of the terroir and the expertise of Buisson-Charles are fully expressed in this Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Les Louves" 2020. A wine that's ready to be experienced right now for its liveliness, promising increasing complexity over the next 5 to 10 years in the cellar. Perfectly paired with a grilled barbecue ribeye, honey-glazed duck breasts, or a wild mushroom forest pie.
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
- 2020
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Morey-Saint-Denis
- Region
- Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- Les Louves

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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