Domaine Etienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru 2002

Domaine Etienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru 2002 is a profound expression of Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most revered vineyards. Combining the legendary Montrachet terroir with the precision of one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most respected domaines, this mature Grand Cru offers exceptional depth, complexity and finesse. The 2002 vintage is widely regarded as one of Burgundy’s outstanding classic years, making this a particularly compelling choice for collectors and serious white Burgundy enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows the depth and evolution expected from a mature Montrachet, with a luminous golden colour that may have developed deeper amber highlights over time. Its perfume is layered and complex, revealing ripe citrus, baked apple, white peach, honey, toasted hazelnut and brioche. With air, more savoury nuances emerge, including butter, smoke, truffle and wet limestone. On the palate, it is broad, silky and monumental, balancing remarkable concentration with lively acidity and a long, chalky mineral finish. Flavours of mature fruit, nuts, gentle spice and subtle savoury tones unfold in successive layers. After more than two decades in bottle, the wine should be approached as a mature, highly evolved Burgundy; it may continue to develop in excellent cellars, although its condition will depend greatly on storage and provenance.

Production
Montrachet is renowned for its exceptional limestone-rich soils and ideal exposition, which give Chardonnay both power and remarkable mineral definition. Domaine Etienne Sauzet’s wine reflects this prestigious terroir through its combination of richness, precision and length. Specific harvesting and vinification details for this individual 2002 bottle are not provided, but the wine’s structure and development are consistent with the careful, élevage-focused approach traditionally associated with serious Grand Cru white Burgundy.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 12–14°C, allowing the wine to open gradually in a large Burgundy glass. A short, gentle decant of around 20–30 minutes may help reveal its aromatic complexity, though older bottles should be handled carefully and tasted regularly to avoid overexposure to oxygen. Pair it with luxurious dishes such as roasted lobster, turbot with beurre blanc, scallops, roast chicken with cream and morels, or mature Comté and other refined hard cheeses.

Producer
Domaine Etienne Sauzet is one of the most highly regarded names in Puligny-Montrachet and has built its reputation around precise, age-worthy white Burgundy. The domaine’s wines are celebrated for translating the character of Côte de Beaune vineyards into expressions that combine richness, freshness and finely judged oak influence. Its Montrachet Grand Cru is among the estate’s most sought-after bottlings, and the combination of this historic vineyard, the excellent 2002 vintage and extended bottle age makes this a rare and memorable collector’s wine.

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