2020 | Vignerons de Buxy | Mercurey Buissonnier Rouge

Deep red with ruby glints, this racy wine has pleasant aromas of red fruits backed by a firm but elegant tannic structure becoming more supple when matured. Raspberry, strawberry, cherry gradually give way to underbrush, spices (tobacco) and leather. Pleasantly round and very firm, this is a powerful, meaty wine.

Producer Information

Vignerons de Buxy was founded in Cote Chalonnaise in 1931 by a community of 98 vine growers, who, in the face of the Great Depression, sought to pool resources and formed a cooperative. The grouping of the many little family plantings, all inspired by the same values of solidarity, sharing and conviviality, resulted in a brand that represents a human and social endeavor stretching back over 89 years. Buxy allows small landholders an opportunity to continue land ownership (a precious right in France) while staying connected to their agrarian roots (a precious heritage in France). Half of the members own less than three acres of vineyards. Quality is maintained by having two managers visit eight members each day. Members are also incentivized to nurture quality grapes: they are not fully paid until their wines are sold and they can earn more if their grapes are devoted to higher-end cuvees. Vignerons de Buxy was one of the first wineries in Burgundy to be certified sustainable by Vignerons en Developpement Durable, a laudable accomplishment given the breadth and diversity of land and growers (in total, Buxy encompasses over 2,700 acres). Today, 120 family vineyards make up the co-operative of 2,700 total acres in Southern Burgundy.

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