Buisson-Charles
,Meursault (Burgundy)
Corton Grand Cru Rouge AC
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Winemaker | Buisson-Charles |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| 75 cl | CHF 159.00 |
Winemaking
The over 55-year-old vines are planted on marl and limestone soils. The winemaking is done with whole clusters, and the wine matures in barrels, 30% of which are new oak, while the remaining barrels are no older than four years. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.
Our tasting note
The Corton Grand Cru presents a beautiful ruby red color and reveals aromas of black cherries and licorice on the nose. On the palate, it is harmoniously spicy, full-bodied with smooth tannins, and an impressive length.
Buisson-Charles
The Buisson-Charles estate covers a modest 6.3 hectares and has been cultivating parcels in the Meursault area for several generations. Its holdings also include crus from Volnay and Pommard, while its négociant activities encompass red wines from Corton and Chambertin, as well as white wines from Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Chablis Premier Cru, Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru, and Corton-Charlemagne. The estate’s old vines, ranging from 30 to 90 years of age, naturally produce low yields, resulting in highly concentrated wines with excellent aging potential after vinification and maturation. Catherine Buisson and her husband Patrick Essa have been managing the estate since 2001, and they are fortunate to have their son, Louis, return to the winery after completing his studies as an oenological engineer. There’s no doubt that Louis will follow in his parents' footsteps in the years to come. The 2019 vintage marked a significant milestone as it was the first one he fully vinified on his own.
