2023 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Bourgogne Chardonnay

This relatively small estate is located in the tiny village of Puligny – Montrachet. Gérard Boudot is married to the granddaughter of Etienne Sauzet and has been running the estate since 1974. Little by little he managed to rediscover the typicity of the different terroirs and for the last ten years he has been making magnificent Puligny's. He now works together with his daughter. Gérard Boudot gets the concentration of his wines from a harvest that is picked as late as possible and healthily. He obtains the finesse and the characteristic elegance through his slow vinification. This harmony can be found in both his regular Chardonnay and in his Grand Crus, each with the very typical terroir nuances. These wines have become world-famous and almost impossible to find.

Domaine Etienne belongs to the absolute top of Burgundy and its white Burgundy hardly needs any introduction. The Domaine Sauzet Bourgogne Chardonnay has the great advantage over its bigger brothers that it does not need to be aged for years before it is ready to drink (and is also more friendly in terms of price). Round and very seductive with a fruity nose with aromas of fresh pear and plenty of citrus nuances. The bouquet expands with a ripe mix of apple, mandarin, a hint of almond, vanilla and baked bread and a soft floral tone. In the mouth the wine is deep, full, juicy with a good balance and respectable crispy acids in an open finish.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

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• Grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce
  The creaminess of the butter sauce perfectly complements the subtle wood tones of the wine, while the fatty character of the salmon contrasts nicely with the fresh acidity of the Chardonnay.

• Chicken in a creamy tarragon-mustard sauce
  The wine has enough structure to hold its own next to the spicy and creamy sauce, and the fresh acidity keeps the dish lively.

• Baked scallops with cauliflower puree
  The soft, sweet flavour of the scallops is beautifully refreshed by the lively acidity of the wine, while the cauliflower puree forms a gentle bridge between wine and dish.

• White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and ham
  The wine harmonises beautifully with the slightly bitter asparagus and the creamy sauce, while the saltiness of the ham provides a nice counterpoint to the minerality in the wine.

• Risotto with lemon, peas and Parmesan cheese
  The fresh citrus notes of the wine enhance the lemon in the risotto, while the creamy texture of the dish pairs beautifully with the soft woody influences of the wine.

• Langoustine tartare with yuzu and avocado cream
  A refined dish that underlines the elegance of the wine. The yuzu complements the citrus aromas, while the creamy avocado accentuates the mouthfeel of the wine.