Domaine Buisson-Charles - Bourgogne Aligoté Hors Classe 2022 (750ml)
Price: $72.99
| Producer | Domaine Buisson-Charles |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Aligoté |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 205084 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Buisson-Charles Description
Several years ago, Michel Buisson, the third-generation vigneron of Buisson-Charles, turned over the reins of this 6.3-hectare domaine to his daughter Catherine and son-in-law Patrick Essa. They, in turn, have now handed them to their son Louis, who vinified the 2019 vintage. Under Patrick’s leadership, the house has reached new heights, producing wines that show beautiful balance; they are concentrated and rich, yet pure and expressive, featuring both the crystalline purity and opulence of Meursault. Vines are tended organically, and the wines see no chaptalization, acidification, or SO2 added during vinification. They are bottled without fining or filtration.
Louis has followed in his father’s footsteps, espousing the estate’s philosophy that many Meursault are harvested too early and, as a result, are too lean, highly sulfured, and one-dimensional. The picking dates and other growing milestones, such as pruning, are later than most peers to extend the overall vegetative cycle. Following these methods, Buisson-Charles’ finished wines are richer in style than most while also possessing excellent acidity and tension. Buisson-Charles has holdings among the top vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, including parcels of Meursault vines more than a century old. Both Patrick and Louis believe the terroir, not the winemaking, should determine the taste of the wine, and these creations reflect the essence of their appellations.
From a .44-hectare plot near the edge of Meursault in the lieu-dit Sous le Chemin. Average vine age of 45 years.
Burghound: 87-89 Points
A very aligoté-like nose displays aromas of Granny Smith apples, iodine and sea breeze, indeed this is as though the fruit was grown in Chablis! I very much like the texture of the vibrant and delicious middleweight flavors that possess notably better depth than most examples. This is warmly recommended.
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