E.Sauzet Puligny Montrachet 1er Champ Canet 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
E.Sauzet
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet 1er Champ Canet
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Puligny‑Montrachet, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92–94; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92; Jasper Morris 94–96; Burghound 92–95. Approx

Tasting Note
Citrus-driven with white peach, mandarin and lemon oil, plus white flowers, toasted brioche and saline minerality. Satiny texture, bright acidity and a long nutmeg/hazelnut finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, grilled/roast sea bass, lobster with brown butter, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, tempura prawns, sushi (fatty tuna), creamy coconut or lemongrass fish curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; gentle pressing; barrel fermentation and élevage in French oak (≈30% new for premier crus); malolactic fermentation; 12–18 months on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Etienne Sauzet, founded early 1900s in Puligny‑Montrachet; now led by Emilie Riffault and Benoît Riffault. ~15 ha, practicing biodynamic-influenced viticulture since 2009; famed for precise, mineral-driven Chardonnay.