Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2019 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Volnay Santenots, First Growth, 2019 Vintage, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2019 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
- EYE: This 2019 vintage reveals itself in the glass with a deep and brilliant red robe, announcing its concentration and youth. Garnet reflections add an elegant touch to this captivating color, promising a pleasant tasting experience.
- NOSE: The aromas delicately unfold, revealing notes of red cherry, raspberry, and rose petals. Spicy and slightly woody nuances emerge, adding an aromatically rich complexity to this premier cru.
- MOUTH: The Volnay-Santenots unveils a silky texture and delicate tannins. The harmony between fruity freshness and spicy notes creates a subtle balance. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and a slight mineral touch gradually unfold, offering a persistent and elegant finish.
In short: This Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2019 from Domaine Buisson-Charles embodies the quintessence of its terroir. Its intense red color, complex aromatic bouquet, and balanced palate make it a wine both approachable in its youth and promising for aging for 8 to 12 years. Pair it with dishes such as coq au vin, herb-roasted veal chop, wild mushroom risotto, or some chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce.
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
- 2019
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Volnay
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Classification
- 1er Cru

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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