Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2018 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Volnay-Santenots, Premier Cru, Vintage 2018, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2018 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
- EYE: The Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2018 adorns itself with a deep, brilliant, and intense red color.
- NOSE: Aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, intertwine with notes of licorice, cinnamon, nougat, and tobacco. Delicate floral nuances, like violet, add a perfumed touch to the ensemble.
- MOUTH: Silky and velvety texture, accompanied by elegant and well-integrated tannins. Superb flavors of red fruits, showcasing the sweetness of cherry and the freshness of raspberry. Spicy notes of licorice and cinnamon bring complexity, while a subtle hint of tobacco adds a nuanced aromatic dimension. The balance between the richness of the fruits, tannic structure, and acidity is remarkable. The finish is long, persistent, and harmonious.
In short: This Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2018 from the incredible Burgundy estate Buisson-Charles can easily rival some of the very best grand cru wines available on the market. It is a complex and enticing wine, offering a rich aromatic palette of red fruits, spices, and floral notes. Its velvety texture and balance make it an ideal choice to accompany roasted meat dishes, aged cheeses, and flavorful cuisine. You can experience this cuvée right away, no need to wait.
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
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Volnay
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- Santenots

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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