H. et G. Buisson - Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Le Charlemagne 2012
16/20
RVF
This Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru offers a delicate and highly aromatic 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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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 starting at
2015
Drink before
2022
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 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...
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. Écocert-certified since 2012, they practice viticulture and winemaking using the most natural methods 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
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The Corton-Charlemagne has a slightly reduced character and toasty notes.
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 their 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 reds and whites; the wines are refined, precise, and elegant. A range of wines that fully deserves its first star.
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