Volnay-Fremiets 1st Growth 2020 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
Burgundy, Cote de Beaune, Volnay-Frémiets, First Growth, 2020 Vintage, Buisson-Charles
Tasting notes for the Volnay-Fremiets 1st Growth 2020 - Domaine Buisson-Charles
- EYE: This Volnay-Fremiets displays a deep and brilliant ruby red color. Its hue is intense and promising.
- NOSE: The wine has a complex aromatic bouquet. There are aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by delicate floral notes. Subtle spicy and woody nuances, like cinnamon and cedar, also emerge.
- MOUTH: It has a silky texture with fine tannins. The fruity flavors shine beautifully, with a dominance of juicy red fruits and berries. A subtle mineral character brings freshness, while notes of licorice and undergrowth add complexity. The balance between power and elegance is perfect, with vibrant acidity and a long finish.
In short: The Volnay-Fremiets 1st Growth 2020 from Domaine Buisson-Charles is an exceptional red wine that embodies the finesse and expression of the Volnay terroir. Its fruity aromas, silky texture, and fine tannins make it an ideal choice for lovers of Burgundian red wines. Whether paired with a refined meal featuring duck or feathered game, or enjoyed on its own, this wine offers an elegant and complex gustatory experience. With significant aging potential (around a decade or even more), it promises to evolve beautifully over time.
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
- Volnay
- Region
- Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
- Producer
- Domaine Buisson-Charles
- Classification
- 1er Cru
- Climat
- Frémiets

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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