Montrachet Grand Cru 2020
Intro: The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru from Domaine Etienne Sauzet is a remarkable vintage from a top producer, combining power, finesse and the pure expression of one of Burgundy’s greatest Chardonnay terroirs. The production of this cuvée in 2020 was extremely limited: one source reports that only three barrels (about 900 bottles) were made. Domaine Etienne Sauzet is one of the benchmark white wine estates in Burgundy, with a long pedigree in Puligny Montrachet and Grand Cru holdings including Montrachet.
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: 30-45minutes || Serving Temp: 10-12°C
Pairing: Lobster, langoustines or large sea scallops with beurre blanc or citrus butter sauce; turbot or fine white fish in a subtle cream or almond sauce
Tasting Notes: The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet shows a mid lemon to golden hue with aromas of white peach, apricot, citrus peel, white flowers, jasmine tea, and crushed stone minerality. Full bodied and concentrated, it balances taut acidity with a pronounced mineral backbone and seamlessly integrated oak. The finish is long, crystalline, and powerful. Marked by tension, orchard fruit, and exceptional terroir expression. A muscular, precise Montrachet built to age effortlessly for decades
