Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2020

Intro: The 2020 Chevalier Montrachet from the house of Étienne Sauzet is described as a standout white Burgundy vintage from one of the region’s benchmark producers. The wine comes from the Grand Cru site of Chevalier Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune (Puligny Montrachet), one of the most prestigious white wine vineyards in Burgundy. The producer, Domaine Étienne Sauzet, has a long history of crafting highly sought after white Burgundies, with an emphasis on balance, minerality and terroir clarity.

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Étienne Sauzet

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Aging: Matured in the estate’s cellars in Burgundy for approximately 18-24 months in French oak barrels

ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 30-40 minutes || Serving Temp: 10-12°C

Pairing: Lobster or large sea scallops with a light beurre blanc or lemon butter sauce; turbot or fine white fish in a delicate cream almond or herb sauce

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet displays a pale to mid lemon hue with aromas of citrus peel, white peach, honeysuckle, crushed stone, and refined oak spice. Medium to full bodied with vibrant acidity and excellent concentration, it shows hints of pineapple and grapefruit wrapped in clean minerality and seamless oak. Long, precise, and mineral driven, it promises impressive ageing potential and evolving complexity with time