This regional Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson draws on the estate's holdings in Saint-Romain and the surrounding Haute Cote de Beaune terroir, converted into a straightforward but well-crafted village-level Burgundy. It represents the estate's approachable entry point and offers an accessible expression of the house style: focused fruit, clean aromatics and a mineral finish.

The 2022 vintage across Burgundy was warm and generous, producing wines of good concentration and early appeal. For Bourgogne-level Pinot Noir, the vintage typically delivers wines of immediate fruit expression and soft tannin structure, making them accessible from release while holding comfortably for three to five years. Saint-Romain's elevated terrain ensures that even in warm years the wines retain freshness and acidity.

Regional Bourgogne Pinot Noir from well-managed small estates often overdelivers relative to its appellation classification. Buisson's version benefits from the family's experience with the terrain and access to estate-grown fruit, producing a wine with more character and authenticity than a blended commercial Bourgogne. For buyers building a wine list or cellar and seeking honest, reliable Pinot Noir at a moderate price, this is a useful choice.

Drink now through 2027. A versatile food wine suited to roast chicken, charcuterie boards, mushroom pasta or light game preparations. Serve at 15 degrees Celsius.

Clear ruby with a bright rim. The nose is clean and inviting, with fresh red cherry, raspberry and a light floral note. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with fine tannins, good freshness and a clean, straightforward finish. An easy-drinking but well-made regional Burgundy for current enjoyment.