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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

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This Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru offers a delicate, highly aromatic bouquet, full of richness and complexity. The vibrancy, richness, and elegance of this white wine reveal remarkable acidity, perfectly balanced by a rounded opulence. A truly great Burgundy wine to pair with refined, 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

Terroirs

clay-rich marl soils

Viticulture

soil cultivation through ridging, plowing, and harrowing; yield management through bud removal; no pesticides or herbicides

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Extended alcoholic fermentation in barrels using native yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels

Livestock farming

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

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

beautiful pale gold dress

Nose

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

Palate

The elegance, richness, and distinction 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

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

More information at Corton-Charlemagne

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard 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 Saint-Romain estate. Certified by Ecocert since 2012, they practice viticulture and winemaking in the most natural way possible. The red wines, which always contain a small amount of whole clusters, offer a precise expression of their terroir, advocating for the rediscovery of a Saint-Romain that we have rarely seen at this level. The precise whites are no exception.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / 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 estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

The Corton-Charlemagne has a slightly reduced character with notes of toast and roasted flavors.

About the estate:

Frédéric, the winemaker, and Franck, the sales manager, run 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 bottling. Their meticulous work in the vineyard and 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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