Meursault 1er Cru Bouches Chères 2018 - Domaine Buisson-Charles

Meursault, Bouches Chères, 1er Cru, Vintage 2018, Buisson-Charles

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Tasting notes for the Meursault "Bouches Chères" 1er Cru 2018 - Buisson-Charles

  • EYE: In the glass, the Meursault "Bouches Chères" 1er Cru 2018 from Buisson-Charles presents a golden, vibrant, and luminous robe. Its intense color announces the richness to explore during tasting, a testament to its perfect maturity.
  • NOSE: Delicate and expressive aromas waft subtly, offering a complex bouquet of white flowers, fresh almonds, and buttery notes typical of Chardonnay. Slightly toasty nuances testify to expertly managed barrel aging.
  • MOUTH: This premier cru distinguishes itself with its generous and creamy texture. Flavors of citrus, ripe pears, and vanilla intertwine harmoniously, revealing a depth and elegance that linger until the persistent finish.

 

In short: The Meursault "Bouches Chères" 1er Cru 2018 from Domaine Buisson-Charles impressed us with its golden hue, floral nose, and palate rich in nuances. This Chardonnay embodies the subtle and balanced expression of its terroir. Enjoy it now to experience its freshness and fruity character, although this wine can also age elegantly for 5 to 8 years in your cellar, revealing more complex notes over time. Pair it with herb-roasted guinea fowl, seafood linguine, or seared scallops.

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...

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Vintage
2018
Format
75 cl
Color
White Wine
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Appellation
Meursault
Region
Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
Producer
Domaine Buisson-Charles
Cuvée
Bouches Chères
Classification
1er Cru
Producer: Domaine Buisson-Charles
Domaine Buisson-Charles

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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