2023 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Les Truffières 1er Cru
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
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| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | Standard (0.75 ltr) (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2040 |
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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 managed the estate since 1974. Little by little, he managed to rediscover the typical characteristics of the various terroirs, and for the last ten years, he has been producing magnificent Pulignys. He now works together with his daughter. Gérard Boudot derives the concentration of his wines from a harvest picked as late as possible and in good health. He achieves the finesse and the characteristic elegance through his slow vinification. This harmony is found in both his standard Chardonnay and his Grand Crus, always with the very typical terroir nuances. Known worldwide, these wines have become almost impossible to find.
Domaine Etienne belongs to the absolute top of Burgundy, and its white Burgundies hardly need any introduction. The Puligny-Montrachet Village wines come from 12 postage-stamp-sized plots located from north to south in Puligny. This 100% Chardonnay Puligny Montrachet has a lively bouquet with light aromas of oyster shells. The wine is very well balanced with lively acidity, crisp and taut, with a vibrant green apple and fresh nectarine finish with a beautiful length. Very refined, elegant, and sophisticated in taste. One of the 'benchmark' village wines from Puligny-Montrachet from one of the village's very best producers.
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Grilled sea bass with fennel and beurre blanc
The delicate fish and anise-like fennel pair beautifully with the elegant aromas of the wine. The buttery sauce reflects the subtle oak aging and roundness of the Puligny-Montrachet.Lobster with creamy saffron sauce
The richness of the lobster and the aromatic depth of saffron enhance the complexity of the wine without overpowering it. The acidity in the wine keeps the dish lively.Veal escalope with morels and a light cream sauce
The finesse of the veal and the earthy depth of the morels combine harmoniously with the layering and mineral expression of the wine.Pan-fried cod with a celeriac puree and lemon butter
The round flavor of celeriac and the fresh accent of lemon form a balanced combination with the acidity and subtle fruitiness of the wine.Omelet with truffle and aged Comté
The soft texture and truffle aromas elevate the Burgundy, with the wine beautifully supporting and refreshing the richness and umami.Scallop tartare with cucumber and apple vinaigrette
This fresh, texture-rich preparation pairs seamlessly with the minerality, citrus aromas, and tight structure of the wine. The dish highlights the precision of this Puligny-Montrachet.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Domaine Etienne Sauzet |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | Standard (0.75 ltr) |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond, Steenfruit |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | Volle, mondvullende aroma's van brioche, geroosterde amandel en lanoline gaan hier samen met rijp geel fruit, frisse citrusaccenten en een verfijnde kalkachtige mineraliteit, ondersteund door een romige textuur en levendige zuren. Daardoor snijdt de wijn prachtig door rijke, boterige sauzen en romige gerechten terwijl hij ook de delicate zoetheid van coquilles en langoustines complimenteert, de verfijnde smaak van gebakken of geroosterde witte vis en de subtiele smaken van gevogelte versterkt. Specifiek werken bereidingen zoals licht gebakken of gegrilde zeetong met citroen, coquilles kort aangebraden of gegratineerd, kip of kalf in een beurre blanc of romige champignonsaus en een truffelrisotto of gerijpte Comté extra goed met deze Les Truffières. |
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From: The Lord Giveth…Burgundy 2023 (Jan 2025)
The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Les Truffières 1er Cru takes a slightly different tack to the other Premier Crus from Sauzet. It has touches of brioche and almond on the nose, a hint of lanolin and later, frangipani. The palate is powerful and well balanced. This mouth-filling Puligny doesn't quite deliver the same tension and mineralité as the previous vintage or some of the other Premier Crus this year. Maybe it was just picked a day late?
- By Neal Martin on November 2024
On an idyllic sunny October morning, I met with winemaker Benoit Riffault, who showed the complete range of wines from Sauzet that includes a couple of additional cuvées. We ascended up to the new tasting room overlooking the golden hues of the Puligny vineyards. We first discussed the 2024 season and to what extent organic farming poses a challenge.
“We have been practicing biodynamic [farming] for ten years,” he replies, “but we are not certified, though we are certified organic. Certainly, it is much harder, and we had to do 15 or 16 treatments with copper. We have around half the crop in 2024.”
We then moved onto the subject in question: the 2023s.
“It is an easy vintage during the vegetation period: not too much stress with no mildew, just a little oidium. The most difficult part was the ripening and maturity period, as we had rain close to harvest. Some of the vineyards were ripe, so it was difficult deciding whether to go ahead with picking or not. Then, the picking windows were small because after five or six days, the sugar was increasing very quickly. You had to be careful not to pick early or too late. We started on August 28 for just one day picking two [early ripening] plots, then restarted on August 31, finishing the Puligny on September 5 or 6, before the Hautes-Côtes between September 10 and 12. The vinification wasn’t too difficult. It was not particularly high in acidity, and I wanted to keep that, so I cut out the final pressings [fractions] that contain higher pH levels. I didn’t have to change the acidity at all. The acidity levels are around 3.25 and 3.30 [pH]. The wines are a little fresher than expected with good balance. Maybe the 2022s have more concentration and will age better? But perhaps 2023 has higher quality of fruit and mineralité.”
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The relatively small Etienne Sauzet domain is located in the village of Puligny-Montrachet. This world-famous producer of white burgundy actually needs little explanation. After all, owner and winemaker Gérard Boudot has given the domain world fame. From the day Etienne Sauzet died during the harvest in 1975, Boudot has been Sauzet's responsible winemaker.
For several years Gérard Boudot has been assisted by his daughter Emilie and son-in-law Benoit Riffault. Benoit has been responsible for winemaking in recent years, with Gérard in a coaching role in the background.
Sauzet wines are the pinnacle of purity, elegance, finesse and terroir expression. After first experimenting on a few plots, plots have been biodynamically processed since 2009. In recent years, all vineyards have been cultivated on the basis of biodynamic agricultural principles. Gérard Boudot gets the concentration of his wines from the harvest that was picked as late and healthy as possible. He obtains the finesse and the so characteristic elegance through a slow vinification. This harmony can be found both in his ordinary Chardonnay and in his Premiers Crus and Grand Crus, each with the very typical terroir nuances. The style of the wines is very precise, flawless and expressive, whereby the different terroirs are clearly visible. Currently they are again among the absolute top for white Burgundies.
Volle, mondvullende aroma's van brioche, geroosterde amandel en lanoline gaan hier samen met rijp geel fruit, frisse citrusaccenten en een verfijnde kalkachtige mineraliteit, ondersteund door een romige textuur en levendige zuren. Daardoor snijdt de wijn prachtig door rijke, boterige sauzen en romige gerechten terwijl hij ook de delicate zoetheid van coquilles en langoustines complimenteert, de verfijnde smaak van gebakken of geroosterde witte vis en de subtiele smaken van gevogelte versterkt. Specifiek werken bereidingen zoals licht gebakken of gegrilde zeetong met citroen, coquilles kort aangebraden of gegratineerd, kip of kalf in een beurre blanc of romige champignonsaus en een truffelrisotto of gerijpte Comté extra goed met deze Les Truffières.
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