Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Côte de Beaune 2020

The history of this domaine dates to the beginning of the 20th century, when Etienne Sauzet inherited and bought several plots of vines in the village of Puligny-Montrachet. The vines passed through the family to Jeanine Boillot, Sauzet's granddaughter. Jeanine and her husband, Gérard Boudot, managed the domaine, making many modernizations, including improved vinification techniques and biodynamic farming. Today, the domaine has been passed to their daughter Emilie and her husband, Benoît Riffault, who continue to produce white wines that are among the most sought-after in all of Burgundy. After four generations, Sauzet is still synonymous with high-quality, elegant Burgundian Chardonnay. In the words of Robert Parker Jr., "This is one of the most serious estates in Burgundy. The wines are usually among the very best made...They are textbook white Burgundies, brimming with flavor, yet elegant and well-balanced." 

The Domaine of Etienne Sauzet follows sustainable, organic, and biodynamic practices across their 37 acres distributed between Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Cormot-le-Grand in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Much of these holdings are in the heart of the prestigious premier cru vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet. The age of the vines ranges from 23-74 years, and the resulting fruit reaches a high degree of ripeness in these well-placed vineyards. The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet is composed of 12 parcels located around the appellation. It is beautifully balanced and energetic with crisp, vibrant acidity, notes of green apple and fresh nectarine, and finishing with a classic flinty, minerality. A truly stunning wine coming from this classic producer!