There’s a little more tannin here than the Bourgogne shows – no surprise, but the tannin comes with more flavour too, and lovely flavours at that. I’d almost say that there was a ‘finesse’ about this wine!
Buisson-Charles
2009 Buisson-Charles Meursault Vieilles Vignes
2009 Buisson-Charles Meursault Les Cras
2000 Buisson-Charles Meursault Les Tessons
1999 Buisson-Charles Meursault Les Tessons
2010 Buisson-Charles Bourgogne Pinot Noir
2009 Buisson-Charles Bourgogne Pinot Noir
2008 Buisson-Charles Meursault Les Cras
The nose has less depth, but significantly more width and complexity; initially perhaps a higher-toned hint of mint amongst warm, green leaves and a tight core of fruit. Wow, a narrower entry than the Bourgogne, but waxy smooth before opening – w i d e – and growing and growing in the very impressive mid-palate with a super-tasty, slightly creamy agrumes flavour. The finish is about pure mineral and it’s very long. It’s a beauty.
2008 Buisson-Charles Bourgogne Aligote
18 months of elevage! Patrick thinks this more concentrated than the 2009. Ex-domaine this was only €6 – what a shame it is (long-time) sold-out. This is a hint creamy smelling and very complex! There is minerality and nervosité here, backed by lovely flavour, extension into the mid-palate and finally just the right amount of richness to lift this from compelling to covetable! An aligoté that is worth a special search – shame they are sold out at the domaine.