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H. and G. Buisson - Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Le Charlemagne 2012

H. et G. Buisson - Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Le Charlemagne 2012

16/20

RVF

This Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru offers a delicate and very fragrant nose, with great richness and complexity. The vibrancy, richness, and distinction of this white wine reveal remarkable acidity, perfectly balanced by a rounded opulence. A truly great Burgundy wine to pair with refined and delicate dishes...

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Estate

Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson

Vintage

Grand Cru Charlemagne

Vintage

2012

Designation

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

clay-rich marl soils

Viticulture

soil preparation through ridging, plowing, and raking; yield management through bud removal; no pesticides or herbicides

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Extended alcoholic fermentation in barrels using natural indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels

Livestock Farming

18 months in French oak barrels, 100% new and custom-made

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

beautiful pale gold dress

Nose

Elegant, delicate, and very aromatic, with great richness and complexity

Palate

The vibrancy, richness, and elegance of the Corton-Charlemagne reveal remarkable acidity, perfectly balanced by a rounded opulence

Serve

at 12-14°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Ideal pairings include foie gras—whose bitterness is balanced by the wine’s minerality and intensity—as well as, more traditionally, premium shellfish, whose delicately robust flesh creates a spectacular harmony: lobster, spiny lobster, crab... Poultry and veal in white sauce also pair beautifully with it, as do blue cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Frédérick and Franck Buisson, whose family has lived in the village since the 12th century, represent the eighth generation of winemakers at this historic estate in Saint-Romain. Certified by Écocert since 2012, they practice viticulture and winemaking that are as natural as possible. The red wines, which always contain a small proportion of whole clusters, offer a precise expression of their terroir, championing the rediscovery of a Saint-Romain that we have rarely seen at this level. The precise white wines are equally impressive.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated Winery (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)

About the wine:

The Corton-Charlemagne has a slightly reduced character and toasty notes.

About the estate:

Frédéric, the winemaker, and Franck, the sales representative, manage one of the largest estates in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune. Having practiced organic farming—certified since 2009—they made the transition to biodynamic farming in 2018. For the past ten years, they have been following the lunar calendar for their bottling schedule. Diligent work in the vineyard and in the cellar allows them to produce deep, distinguished wines that age well. This is an estate that beautifully showcases the Saint-Romain appellation in both red and white wines; the wines are refined, precise, and elegant. A range of wines that fully deserves its first star.

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