Etienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Etienne Sauzet
Label Name:
 
Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound (Allen Meadows): 94–97 pts (2021 preview); widely reviewed by Vinous (Neal Martin), trade critics Jasper Morris and Tim Atkin; praised for concentration, minerality and long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Orchard and stone fruits, orange blossom and honeysuckle, citrus zest, toasted brioche and gingerbread spice; very concentrated, creamy texture with stony minerality, saline lift and a powerful, very long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with butter, scallops, roast chicken, creamy mushroom pasta, grilled sea bass. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, Cantonese-style lobster or richer sushi (toro).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; whole-cluster pressing; fermented in French oak (≈40% new) and aged 12–18 months on fine lees with bâtonnage; malolactic fermentation common.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Etienne (Étienne) Sauzet, founded early 20th century, ~15 ha focused on Puligny-Montrachet; family-run (Boudot), renowned for Grand Cru Chardonnays including Le Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet.