Domaine Henri Gilles BUISSON

What Domaine Henri Gilles BUISSON does

Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson is a family-owned Burgundy wine estate (SCEA) headquartered in Saint-Romain, in the Côte de Beaune, France, currently managed by the eighth generation of the Buisson family, brothers Franck and Frédérrick. The estate cultivates approximately 19.5 hectares of vineyard across 15 appellations — including Corton Grand Cru (red and white), Volnay Premier Cru, Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, Pommard, Beaune, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Saint-Romain — producing roughly 60,000 bottles per year across approximately 20 cuvées of red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay, Aligoté) wines. Viticulture is organic-certified since 2009 and converted to biodynamic (Biodyvin) from 2018, with manual harvesting, indigenous-yeast fermentation, up to 50% whole-cluster for reds, and aging in French oak barrels (demi-muids and pièces bourguignonnes, 10-30% new oak depending on cuvée). An experimental "Absolu" line of sulfur-free cuvées has been produced since around 2010.

The estate generates revenue through three channels: direct wine sales from the estate and via the plugwine.com online boutique to individual collectors and consumers; selective placement in French restaurants and wine merchants (HoReCa) including accounts in Paris, Nantes, and Vendée; and on-site tourism including paid tastings by appointment, gîte accommodation, and organized village tours in partnership with Tonnellerie François Frères and the Maison du Patrimoine. Marketing relies almost entirely on earned media — consistent coverage in Guide Hachette, Bettane et Desseauve, Decanter, IWSC, Chardonnay du Monde, and James Suckling — rather than paid promotion. The business is privately held under the Buisson family with no external investors and no disclosed financial data; headcount is approximately six people.

Name

Domaine Henri Gilles BUISSON

Legal name

Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson

Website

https://domaine-buisson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson is a family-owned Burgundy wine estate (eighth generation) in Saint-Romain producing ~60,000 bottles per year across 15 appellations — including Corton Grand Cru — using organic and biodynamic viticulture, selling direct-to-consumer, to restaurants, and through wine tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Organic Vineyard & Wine Grape Farming (AFAGAKAI)

Keywords

• Burgundy wine production
• Biodynamic viticulture
• Pinot noir wines
• Chardonnay wines
• Estate winery

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Romain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct wine sales: Sale of bottled wines directly from the estate to consumers, restaurants, and wine merchants. Prices range from village-level Bourgognes to Grand Cru Corton wines.
2. Online boutique: E-commerce sales through plugwine.com online store for direct shipment of wines to customers.
3. Tourism and tastings: Paid visits and tastings at the estate, including organized village tours in partnership with local heritage organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson is a family-owned Burgundy wine estate producing and selling wines across 15 appellations from approximately 19.5 hectares of biodynamic and organically certified vineyards in Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune. The portfolio spans Grand Cru (Corton, Corton-Charlemagne), Premier Cru (Auxey-Duresses, Volnay), Village (Saint-Romain, Pommard, Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault), and regional (Bourgogne) wines in red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay, Aligoté), including a special sulfur-free Absolu cuvée line. Sales are made direct from the estate, through an online boutique, and via selective restaurant/wine merchant distribution.

Product overview

Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson is a Burgundy winery producing a portfolio of wines across multiple appellations. The domain offers 20 different cuvées including Grand Cru wines from Corton (red Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet-et-Corton, Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes, and white Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru), Premier Cru wines from Auxey-Duresses and Volnay, and Village-level wines from Saint-Romain, Pommard, Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet, and Meursault. The wines include both reds (primarily Pinot Noir) and whites (Chardonnay and Aligoté). The domain is certified in organic agriculture (since 2009) and biodynamic viticulture (Biodyvin conversion started 2018), and produces a special 'Absolu' line of sulfur-free wines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Absolu: A special cuvée produced without sulfur (sans soufre), launched around 2010, representing experimental winemaking for more expressive wines.

Products and services

• Saint-Romain «Sous Roche»
• Saint-Romain «Sous Roche» Absolu
• Saint-Romain «Combe Bazin»
• Corton Grand Cru «Le Rognet-et-Corton»
• Corton Grand Cru «Les Renardes»
• Beaune «Les Associés»
• Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru «Les Ecusseaux»
• Volnay 1er Cru «Chanlin»
• Pommard «Les Petits Noizons»
• Bourgogne Aligoté «Pierre Percée»
• Bourgogne Blanc
• Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
• Puligny-Montrachet «Les Reuchaux»
• Meursault «Les Vignes de Marguerite»
• Saint-Romain «Sous La Velle»
• Saint-Romain «Sous La Velle» Absolu
• Saint-Romain «Sous Le Château»
• Saint-Romain «Perrière»
• Saint-Romain «Le Jarron»
• Saint-Romain «En Poillange»
• Estate Visits and Tastings
• Heritage Village Tours

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent recognition in major wine guides including Guide Hachette, Bettane et Desseauve, and Decanter over multiple decades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The domain was selected for the prestigious BIVB Cave de Prestige 2021, recognizing its wines among the finest expressions of Burgundy terroir.
• BIO Bourgogne Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrédérick Buisson lends his parcel to the BIO Bourgogne Franche-Comté association for research trials on climate change adaptation practices in vineyards. This partnership focuses on developing sustainable viticulture techniques to protect vines against climate change.
• BiodyvincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiodyvin is the biodynamic viticulture association. The domain began conversion to Biodyvin certification in 2018, following organic certification since 2009. This represents a commitment to holistic, ecosystem-based viticulture.
• Maison du PatrimoineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for village heritage tours including museum visits, archaeological site exploration, and landscape interpretation alongside wine tastings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Domaine Joseph Voillot: Family-owned Burgundy producer in Volnay producing Premier Cru and village wines from Pinot Noir. Comparable in family-driven estate model, Burgundy focus, traditional winemaking, and similar production scale.
• Domaine Arlaud: Biodynamic Burgundy producer in Morey-Saint-Denis with holdings across Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Comparable in family operation, biodynamic certification, and Burgundy's traditional mixed-appellation estate model.
• Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy): Biodynamic Burgundy estate under Lalou Bize-Leroy producing high-end wines from multiple appellations including Auxey-Duresses and Saint-Romain. Comparable in biodynamic certification, Burgundy focus, and traditional low-intervention winemaking.
• Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils: Historic Burgundy producer with extensive vineyard holdings across the Côte d'Or including Corton Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and village wines. Comparable in broad appellation portfolio, Burgundy focus, and mix of estate-grown and purchased fruit, though larger in scale.
• Domaine Roulot: Burgundy producer renowned for biodynamic white wines from Meursault and surrounding appellations. Comparable in biodynamic certification, family operation, focus on terroir expression, and mixed Chardonnay-Pinot Noir portfolio.
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Most prestigious biodynamic Burgundy estate, producing Pinot Noir Grand Cru wines from family-owned vineyards across the Côte d'Or. Directly comparable in family ownership, biodynamic practices, Burgundy focus, and Grand Cru-dominated portfolio to Domaine Henri Gilles Buisson.
• Domaine Leroy: Top-tier biodynamic Burgundy producer with Grand Cru and Premier Cru holdings across multiple appellations. Comparable in biodynamic viticulture philosophy, family-driven operation, and broad Burgundy appellation portfolio spanning regional to Grand Cru levels.
• Domaine Méo-Camuzet: Family-run Burgundy estate producing wines from Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, Corton, and Vosne-Romanée. Comparable in estate-driven model, biodynamic-leaning practices, and focus on expressing individual climats across multiple Burgundy appellations.

Broad incumbents

• Maison Louis Jadot: One of the largest Burgundy producers and négociants, with estate vineyards across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits including Corton Grand Cru. Comparable in broad Burgundy portfolio and appellation diversity, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Domaine Faiveley: Major Burgundy producer with extensive Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune holdings including Corton Grand Cru. Comparable in full-spectrum Burgundy production from regional to Grand Cru, though operates at larger commercial scale with broader distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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