2022 Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champ Canet", Burgundy, France
The 2022 Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champ Canet" is a stunning expression of Premier Cru Chardonnay, offering a complex bouquet of lemon zest, ripe pear, and white peach, intertwined with delicate floral notes and a touch of hazelnut. On the palate, the wine is rich and expansive, with layers of citrus, stone fruit, and a deep mineral core. The vibrant acidity is perfectly balanced by the creamy texture, leading to an incredibly long and elegant finish with hints of toasted brioche and subtle oak.
ABOUT THIS WINE
The "Champ Canet" vineyard is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most highly regarded Premier Cru sites, known for producing wines of exceptional depth and elegance. The 2022 vintage from Etienne Sauzet captures the vineyard's unique limestone-rich terroir, delivering a Chardonnay with remarkable minerality and complexity. Aged in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak, this wine has a beautiful balance of richness and freshness. It is a perfect match for dishes like lobster, truffle risotto, or fine cheeses, showcasing the classic characteristics of Puligny-Montrachet at its best.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Etienne Sauzet is celebrated for producing some of Burgundy’s finest white wines, with a particular focus on Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet. The domaine was founded in the 1920s and has since become synonymous with elegance and precision in winemaking. Today, the estate operates under organic and biodynamic principles, ensuring the highest respect for the terroir. Their Premier Cru wines, such as the "Champ Canet," are considered benchmarks of quality, offering exceptional refinement and expression of Puligny-Montrachet’s unique terroirs.
Details:
Grape(s) | Chardonnay |
Farming | Organic, Biodynamic |