Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Burgundy, Cote de Nuits, Chambertin Grand cru, 2020 Vintage, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
- EYE: The deep and brilliant robe of this Chambertin Grand Cru evokes an intense ruby with purple reflections, a sign of remarkable concentration.
- NOSE: The aromatic bouquet reveals enchanting aromas of black cherries, blackberries, and subtle floral notes. Woody undertones, indicating oak barrel aging, complete the ensemble, promising a rich and complex tasting experience.
- MOUTH: In the mouth, the attack is powerful, unveiling structured and elegant tannins. Red and black fruits unfold with harmonious intensity, supported by balanced acidity. The long and persistent finish leaves a striking impression.
In short: The Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 from Buisson-Charles embodies the greatness of its terroir. A vintage you can experience now to appreciate its youthful exuberance, but don't forget that you can also cellar it for another 10-15 years and reveal its full complexity. This grand cru will pair beautifully with a filet of Rossini beef, a herb-roasted veal chop, a coq au vin casserole, aged cheeses such as Époisses or Brillat-Savarin, and a plate of sautéed wild mushroom.
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
- Chambertin
- Region
- Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Classification
- Grand Cru
- 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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