Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Etienne Sauzet
Label Name:
 
Puligny Montrachet
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Jasper Morris 89-91; Neal Martin 89-91; Wine Spectator 91. Producer notes and technicals: 10–20% new oak, native yeasts, ~10–12 months élevage; 0%

Tasting Note
Lemon zest, green apple, white flowers and crushed stone minerality; medium-bodied with bright citrus acidity, silky texture and a long, saline, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted white fish, lobster with butter, roast chicken, mushroom risotto; Japanese sashimi, sushi, tempura, miso-glazed cod, steamed shellfish in Asian broths.

Production Method
Native-yeast fermentation in French oak (approx. 10–20% new), aged 10–12 months on fine lees with minimal intervention; organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Etienne Sauzet — a respected Puligny estate founded by Etienne Sauzet; modern-era team includes Gérard Boudot and winemakers Emilie and Benoît Riffault.