Domaine Buisson-Charles – Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes 2012 – Burgundy France

Domaine Buisson-Charles Meursault Premier Cru Les Charmes 2012 is a rare Premier Cru Chardonnay from Meursault, Burgundy, sourced from a tiny parcel in Charmes Dessus near Genevrières and beneath Perrières. Concentrated, precise, and deeply expressive, this is classic Meursault with richness, tension, and serious collector appeal.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Meursault Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2012
• Aging: 17 months in 228-liter barrels with 20% new oak
• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
• Production: Approximately 1,000 bottles produced annually
• Style: Full-bodied, concentrated Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Ripe citrus, yellow apple, pear
• Savory: Toasted almond, mineral notes, subtle spice
• Structure: Concentrated, textured, fresh, and persistent

Les Charmes is one of Meursault’s most generous Premier Cru sites, but Buisson-Charles’ parcel in Charmes Dessus brings added lift, tension, and precision. The wine balances richness and depth with excellent freshness, showing the domaine’s signature combination of concentration, purity, and long mineral persistence.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Tiny-production Premier Cru Meursault from a highly regarded grower
• Charmes Dessus location gives richness with extra lift and tension
• A serious white Burgundy for collectors and lovers of classic Meursault

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or roasted monkfish
• Roast chicken with cream sauce or mushrooms
• Comté, Époisses, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of rich but precise white Burgundy
✓ Collectors looking for rare Premier Cru Meursault
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light, unoaked white wines