Buisson-Charles
,Meursault (Burgundy)
Meursault 1er Cru «Les Cras» AC
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Winemaker | Buisson-Charles |
| Alcohol | 13.5% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| 75 cl | On request |
Winemaking
The vineyard benefits from a great number of sunshine hours. To avoid over-ripeness, the harvest is done slightly earlier than usual. It is vinified and aged exclusively in 228-liter barrels, of which about 25-30% are new. After 17 months of aging, there is no fining or filtration.
Our tasting note
Golden yellow color. Aromas of peach and roasted notes, a textbook Meursault with minerality, lots of citrus fragrance, pineapple; an exotic spice box with white pepper and nutmeg on the nose. On the palate, it is smooth with a full, rich finish and intense toast-spice flavors. A wonderfully balanced wine of the highest quality.
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.
