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Burghound 89 points: A notably more elegant nose combines white flower, citrus juice and a touch of anise that gives way to clean, intense, detailed and lightly mineral-infused medium-bodied flavors that are very Puligny in character and culminate in a balanced, vibrant and equally persistent finish. This is not overly dense but the balance and depth are lovely. Worth a look. Outstanding Top value.
Winery Notes: The domaine of Etienne Sauzet is made up of 26 acres, much of it in the heart of the premier crus vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet. Gerard Boudot, owner and winemaker of Domaine Sauzet, is seeking 'maximum finesse and an individual expression of the climat.' M. Boudot, who married the granddaughter of the late Etienne Sauzet, runs the domaine and has modernized and improved the vinification, making the wines of this domaine among the most sought-after white wines of Burgundy. The estate has been bottling 100% of its production since the early 1950's. Since 1975, the domaine has been selling the entirety of its production in bottle. M. Boudot ferments and ages 100% of the premiers crus and grand crus in small oak, one-third of it being new French wood. The average age of the vines is 30-35 years. This is one of the most serious estates in Burgundy. The wines are usually among the very best made... They are textbook white burgundies, brimming with flavor, yet elegant and well-balanced. |
