Domaine Buisson-Charles - Puligny-Montrachet 1er "Champ Gains" 2020 (750ml)
Price: $344.99
| Producer | Domaine Buisson-Charles |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 66821 |
| 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, Bouisson-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 very old, low-yielding vines in the heart of the vineyard.
Burghound: 89-92 Points
A broad-ranging nose includes notes of acacia, white peach, citrus confit and fennel, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The wood continues onto the palate of the rich and succulent medium-bodied flavors that exhibit excellent length. This is attractive in its fashion if a bit woody at present, though there appears to be enough density to eventually integrate the oak.
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