Etienne Sauzet Chass Montrachet les Enceigneres 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Etienne Sauzet
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet les Enceigneres
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Professional scores typically range ~90–93 (examples: Decanter, Jasper Morris, Jancis Robinson for nearby vintages/reviews). Individual vintage scores vary by critic

Tasting Note
Pear, white peach and citrus with hazelnut, toasted almond and subtle beurre notes; pronounced minerality, textured mid-palate and bright acidity leading to a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled lobster, beurre blanc, creamy pasta, aged soft cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura, richer sushi (salmon/uni), Cantonese roast duck, steamed crab with ginger and scallion.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; direct pressing, fermentation and élevage in oak barrels (limited new oak, c.20–33% for premier lieux), extended lees ageing; biodynamic viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Etienne Sauzet (Puligny-Montrachet) — family estate with ~15 ha across Puligny and Chassagne; organic-to-biodynamic conversion since the 2000s, noted for precise, mineral-driven Chardonnays.