Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "En Cailleret" 2018 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Chassagne-Montrachet, En Cailleret, Premier Cru, Vintage 2018, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "En Cailleret" 2018 - Buisson-Charles
- EYE: A superb golden robe with green reflections, elegantly shining and suggesting the freshness and youthfulness of this cuvée.
- NOSE: The wine unveils a complex bouquet where aromas of white flowers, juicy pears, and subtly wooded notes intermingle. Such delicate scents that reveal the finesse of the "En Cailleret" Burgundian terroir.
- MOUTH: A mineral vivacity blending wonderfully with flavors of white peaches, toasted almonds, and a subtle touch of vanilla. The structure is ample, with well-balanced acidity, offering a persistent and delightfully velvety finish.
In short: The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "En Cailleret" 2018 from Domaine Buisson-Charles embodies the best of Burgundy. Balanced and refined, this prestigious white wine can certainly be enjoyed now, but its ability to evolve promises an unforgettable tasting experience in the next 5 to 8 years. This premier cru pairs perfectly with sole meunière, sautéed sweetbreads, lobster salad, gratinéed scallops, or even a pear tarte Tatin.
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
- Appellation
- Chassagne-Montrachet
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- En Cailleret
- Marketplace
- Vivino
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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