A regional white Burgundy from a Meursault estate that knows exactly what it is doing with Chardonnay. Domaine Buisson-Battault farms around eight and a half hectares organically, spread across fourteen appellations, and devotes almost all of its production to white wine.
François Buisson makes his wines the same way at every level, which is why the Bourgogne Blanc tends to over deliver. Twelve months in oak barrel with only around a fifth of them new is followed by at least six months resting in tank on fine lees, and there is no bâtonnage, so the texture that builds comes from time rather than stirring. The aim throughout is balance rather than either heavy richness or forced leanness.
The result is fresh and nicely detailed. Lemon, green apple and white peach are backed by white flowers, a light hazelnut note and a chalky mineral finish, with a creamy edge that gives it more presence than the appellation usually manages. Serve it with seafood, roast chicken or a soft cheese.
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