Located in the picturesque village of Saint Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Buisson reaches back to the 12th century. The estate is certified organic and biodynamic. Brothers Franck and Frederic are now in charge. Eleven of the 20 hectares of vines are in St Romain, across eight different sites, headlined by the signature plots of Sous La Velle (Chardonnay) and Sous Roche (Pinot Noir). These appellations have been overlooked since they are somewhat isolated in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay. Vineyard exposures are excellent, the slopes are steep and the soils are a mix of clay, limestone and marls. The slightly cooler temperatures result in a longer growing season and wines that carry a pleasant and refreshing acidity. The Buisson domaine is a fine source of terroir-expressive wines that offer outstanding value.
100% old chardonnay vines. The east facing plot of Sous La Velle is Buisson’s signature white wine, located beneath Saint-Romain village (Velle is an old word for village). Mostly fermented and matured in large 30hl casks, with some small portions matured in smaller barrel sizes.
Concentrated and dense, the nose diplays aromas of wild peach, ripe apricot, lemon peel with a hint of passion fruit. All this accented with minerals and a slightly smoky reduction. The palate is well-balanced with citrus peel and lime. Nicely focused on the finish, this will be difficult to resist in its youth.
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Located in the picturesque village of Saint Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Buisson reaches back to the 12th century. The estate is certified organic and biodynamic. Brothers Franck and Frederic are now in charge. Eleven of the 20 hectares of vines are in St Romain, across eight different sites, headlined by the signature plots of Sous La Velle (Chardonnay) and Sous Roche (Pinot Noir). These appellations have been overlooked since they are somewhat isolated in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay. Vineyard exposures are excellent, the slopes are steep and the soils are a mix of clay, limestone and marls. The slightly cooler temperatures result in a longer growing season and wines that carry a pleasant and refreshing acidity. The Buisson domaine is a fine source of terroir-expressive wines that offer outstanding value.
100% pinot noir from Les Prevoles and Longbois vineyards. Hand harvested. Vinified all together in tanks. Aged 12 months in old oak barrels.
A bouquet of ripe red and black fruit, dried ceps and sous bois is followed by a fullbodied, plush palate with a deep, juicy core of fruit and fine, velvety tannins. This is really quite serious and concentrated for a Beaune villages, an appellation with considerable unrealised potential. To enjoy now or cellar for a few more years.
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Located in the picturesque village of Saint Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Buisson reaches back to the 12th century. The estate is certified organic and biodynamic. Brothers Franck and Frederic are now in charge. Eleven of the 20 hectares of vines are in St Romain, across eight different sites, headlined by the signature plots of Sous La Velle (Chardonnay) and Sous Roche (Pinot Noir). These appellations have been overlooked since they are somewhat isolated in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay. Vineyard exposures are excellent, the slopes are steep and the soils are a mix of clay, limestone and marls. The slightly cooler temperatures result in a longer growing season and wines that carry a pleasant and refreshing acidity. The Buisson domaine is a fine source of terroir-expressive wines that offer outstanding value.
100% old pinot noir vines. The plot is located just accross Buisson’s Saint Romain Sous la Velle Chardonnay. Hand harvested. Aged 12 months in old oak barrels.
Perfumed with notes of raspberries and cherry blossoms, this is a spry, lifted expression of Pinot Noir. Pure fruited and mouthwatering yet penetrating and racy, it is made from biodynamically grown grapes sourced from 60-year-old vines and fermented predominantly in whole clusters. Edged by a lingering edge of fine, taut tannins, it’s ready to drink young but could be cellared a few more years.
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Located in the picturesque village of Saint Romain, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Buisson reaches back to the 12th century. The estate is certified organic and biodynamic. Brothers Franck and Frederic are now in charge. Eleven of the 20 hectares of vines are in St Romain, across eight different sites, headlined by the signature plots of Sous La Velle (Chardonnay) and Sous Roche (Pinot Noir). These appellations have been overlooked since they are somewhat isolated in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay. Vineyard exposures are excellent, the slopes are steep and the soils are a mix of clay, limestone and marls. The slightly cooler temperatures result in a longer growing season and wines that carry a pleasant and refreshing acidity. The Buisson domaine is a fine source of terroir-expressive wines that offer outstanding value.
100% chardonnay coming from various sites in Saint Romain and Beaune. Hand harvested. Vinified separately and fermented / matured for 12 months in old oak barrels.
Classic touches of lemon curd and blooming spring flowers mix on the nose, while the palate offers creamy notes of apple, pear, and orange with razor sharp acidity. Delicious now!
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