Domaine Buisson Battault et Fils Meursault Le Limozin

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Presentation: Grape variety:Chardonnay
Surface area:0 ha 55 ares
Lieu-dit:Le limozin (Meursault)
Soil:Clay-limestone
Age of the vines:1928 and 1986
Harvests:The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted if required.
Ageing:The wine is aged on its lees for 12 months in oak barrels (20% new oak) then for 6 months in vats.
Tasting notes:An elegant and mineral wine with good tension on the end palate.
Food & wine pairing:Shellfish, fish, white meats, foie gras and cheeses.

History: François Buisson has learned wine with his father André, who was a wine grower. In 1991, he took over the domaine and work on 4 Meursault 1er Cru but also Meursault and regional appellation Bourgogne (Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté)

Vines & Wines

Vineyards size

8 hectares

Farming

Agriculture raisonnée depuis 1985, using organique techniques.
No fertilizer, only plowing of the soils.

The top value of the domaine

Wines are often selected by top French revues: Hachette, Bourgogne Aujourd'hui, Bettane & Desseauve

The wines

18 months on lies with only 20% new oak to let the Terroir express itself.
A long elevage also done on the Bourgogne appellations.