Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet La Garenne 1. Cru 2021

Domaine Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne 1er Cru 2021 is a refined and highly expressive white Burgundy from one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most elevated premier cru sites. This Chardonnay combines striking mineral precision with a cooler, more vertical style, showcasing the tension and finesse that have made La Garenne such a distinctive vineyard over time.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright, luminous character with a finely etched profile. The nose opens with fresh citrus oil, crisp apple, and green pear, lifted by subtle hints of mint and spice that give the bouquet a cool, elegant edge. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, yet driven by vibrant acidity and a clear mineral backbone. Citrus and stone fruit notes build over a silky texture, while gentle toasted nuances add depth without overshadowing the wine’s purity. The finish is long, linear, and precise, with lingering white flowers, chalky tension, and stony complexity. It should age beautifully and develop additional nuance over the years.

Production
La Garenne sits high on the slope above Puligny-Montrachet, where altitude, wind exposure, and limestone-rich soils shape a wine of energy, focus, and pronounced minerality. These conditions tend to produce a firmer, more vertical expression than many other premier cru sites in the village. The 2021 vintage reflects this terroir clearly, with a style built around freshness, aromatic precision, and a tightly structured core. The result is a Chardonnay of clarity and depth, with excellent balance between concentration and tension.

Food & Serving
Serve at 10-12°C to best appreciate its brightness and layered texture. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as seared scallops, lobster, roast chicken with cream sauce, turbot, or mushroom risotto. Decanting is not essential, but a short aeration can help open the wine if enjoyed young.

Producer
Domaine Etienne Sauzet is one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most respected names, long associated with benchmark white Burgundies of precision, elegance, and site transparency. The domaine has played an important role in defining the village’s reputation for finely structured Chardonnay, and its premier cru bottlings are especially sought after by collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts. Over the years, Sauzet has earned acclaim for wines that combine purity, balance, and remarkable aging potential.

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