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.