Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Etienne Sauzet |
Label Name: | Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrieres |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Puligny‑Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris: 95; Vinous: 92–94; Burghound: 91–94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 91–93; Wine Spectator / other critics: ~91–94
Tasting Note
Focused, mineral-driven Chardonnay with pear, white flowers, wet stone, hazelnut and lemon-cream. Taut, incisive palate, bright citrus acidity, saline minerality and a long, slightly minty finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled scallops, lobster, crab, roast chicken with lemon, creamy mushroom pasta. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, miso‑glazed cod, steamed dim sum, mild Thai green curry.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle pneumatic pressing, cool settling, fermentation and élevage in French oak (c.20–35% new); 11–12 months on lees. Estate practices organic/biodynamic viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Etienne Sauzet: historic Puligny‑Montrachet family estate (early 1900s), run by Émilie Boudot and winemaker Benoît Riffault; ~10–15 ha, biodynamic/organic practices, renowned for precise, mineral white Burgundies.