Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Etienne Sauzet
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet les Enceigneres
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris 92; Vinous 88-90; market price estimate ~€160 (2019, Idealwine); generally well-regarded in professional reviews

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus and pear notes with white flowers, lemon zest and a saline mineral core; hints of hazelnut and spice. Medium-plus body, rounded texture and lively acidity with a precise, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto, grilled scallops; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi (especially fatty tuna), tempura prawns, Cantonese steamed fish, light Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Organically farmed (Domaine Sauzet certified organic; biodynamic practices used). Whole-cluster pressing, débourbage, fermentation and élevage in oak barrels (c.20–30% new for 1er crus), aged on fine lees.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Etienne Sauzet, founded 1903, is a leading Puligny–Montrachet house run by the Boudot/Riffault family. Estates total ~15 ha, producing top Puligny and Chassagne premiers and grands crus.