Domaine Buisson-Battault - Meursault 'Le Limozin' 2022

Among Meursault producers, Domaine Buisson-Battault is an insider’s choice. The handsome house in the heart of Meursault is both winery and home to current proprietor, the genial François Buisson, whose antecedents have farmed vineyards here for at least five generations. The domaine produces 14 different appellations from a total of 8.5 hectares (19 acres) of organically farmed vineyards. The wines combine the easy-going fruit of Meursault with an irresistible mineral and acid drive. The domaine is a source of chiselled, pure wines that capture their terroir beautifully. 

2022 was a lovely vintage for white Burgundy wines, producing good quantity and quality in a classic Burgundian style of freshness and elegance. It marked a strong contrast to recent hot vintages such as 2018, 2019 and 2020, that produced denser wines.

In the winery, François browns the must prior to fermentation as a precaution against subsequent oxidation. Fermentation and 12 months ageing is carried out in barrique (20% new, medium toast, for village level and above), with the wine remaining on its gross lees during this time. Importantly, he does not perform batonnage, considering the process too oxidative. In another reductive step, after oak maturation, the wine moves to stainless steel tanks for six months, resting on its fine lees during this period.  Bottling is under natural cork for all the Chardonnay wines; François states he likes the natural evolution that natural cork permits.

Producer: Domaine Buisson-Battault

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Chardonnay

Appellation: Meursault

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml