Etienne Sauzet - Bâtard-Montrachet - Grand Cru

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Etienne Sauzet - Bâtard - Montrachet - Grand Cru - 2020 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Etienne Sauzet - Bâtard-Montrachet - Grand Cru

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13.5%
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Etienne Sauzet

Etienne Sauzet

Etienne Sauzet is a renowned wine producer located in the Burgundy region of France. The estate has a long and rich history, dating back to the early 1900s...

Etienne Sauzet is a renowned wine producer located in the Burgundy region of France. The estate has a long and rich history, dating back to the early 1900s when it was founded by Etienne Sauzet himself. Today, the estate is run by his granddaughter, Jeanne Sauzet, who has continued the family tradition of producing exceptional wines.

The style of production at Etienne Sauzet is focused on minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to express itself fully in the wines. The estate has a total of 10 hectares of vineyards, which are spread across some of the most prestigious appellations in Burgundy, including Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Meursault.

The wines produced by Etienne Sauzet are known for their elegance, finesse, and complexity. The estate is particularly renowned for its white wines, which are made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the limestone-rich soils of Burgundy. These wines are characterized by their bright acidity, minerality, and notes of citrus and stone fruit.

In addition to its white wines, Etienne- auzet also produces a small amount of red wine, made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the same vineyards as the white grapes. These wines are known for their delicate aromas of red fruit and their silky tannins.

Overall, Etienne- auzet is a producer that is highly regarded by wine enthusiasts around the world. Its wines are a true expression of the terroir of Burgundy, and they are sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Bâtard-Montrachet - Onshore Cellars

Bâtard-Montrachet

Bâtard-Montrachet is a Grand Cru appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, straddling the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This 11.86-hectare vineyard sits on the lower slopes of...

Bâtard-Montrachet is a Grand Cru appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, straddling the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This 11.86-hectare vineyard sits on the lower slopes of the Montrachet hill, positioned between the more famous Montrachet vineyard above and the village-level vineyards below. The appellation was officially established in 1937 as part of France's AOC system.

The vineyard benefits from optimal southeast-facing exposure on limestone-rich soils with varying compositions of clay and marl. Chardonnay is the sole permitted grape variety, and production is strictly regulated with low yields mandated to ensure concentration. The terroir combines excellent drainage from the slope's elevation with sufficient clay content to retain moisture, creating ideal conditions for Chardonnay cultivation. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods typically include barrel fermentation and aging, often with some new oak influence.

Bâtard-Montrachet produces some of Burgundy's most concentrated and age-worthy white wines. These Chardonnays display remarkable depth and complexity, typically showing mineral precision balanced with rich fruit character. The wines often exhibit notes of citrus, white flowers, and subtle oak integration when young, developing greater complexity with bottle age to reveal layers of honey, nuts, and earthy undertones. The combination of the site's terroir and Grand Cru status results in wines with exceptional longevity, often improving for two decades or more.

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