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Located in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Etienne Sauzet is one of the most respected names in white Burgundy. Renowned for its pure, precise and deeply mineral Chardonnay wines, the domaine embodies a refined vision of the great wines of the Côte de Beaune: tension, elegance, aromatic finesse and a faithful reading of terroir.
From Puligny-Montrachet village wines to the most sought-after Premier Crus and the mythical Grand Crus, the domaine’s wines stand out for their balance between density and freshness. They offer a luminous expression of Chardonnay, with noble texture, a saline framework and remarkable ageing potential.
An essential reference in Puligny-Montrachet, where Chardonnay is expressed with purity, finesse and mineral precision. Domaine Etienne Sauzet combines silky texture, limestone tension, aromatic elegance and great fidelity to the climats of the Côte de Beaune.
Terroir: Puligny-Montrachet and the great limestone climats
The domaine works parcels mainly located in Puligny-Montrachet, with vines in village appellation, Premier Crus and some of the greatest Chardonnay terroirs in the world. This diversity reveals several expressions of the village: limestone tension, old-vine depth, floral finesse and the restrained power of the Grand Crus.
The terroirs of Puligny produce wines that are upright, luminous and saline, marked by chalk, wet stone, citrus and white flowers. The Premier Crus bring greater depth and persistence, while the Grand Crus offer a broader, more complex dimension built for long ageing.
Terroir expression: Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Chardonnay, limestone, chalk, wet stone, citrus, white flowers, saline tension and great length.
Etienne Sauzet signature: purity, finesse, mineral precision, silky texture, measured ageing, crystalline elegance and ageing potential.
Precise viticulture and respect for terroir
Viticulture at Domaine Etienne Sauzet is based on rigorous attention to soils, grape ripeness and the natural balance of each parcel. Vineyard work aims to preserve terroir vitality and obtain healthy, precise grapes perfectly suited to the production of great white Burgundy wines.
Harvesting is carried out with care in order to select fruit of the highest quality. This exacting approach preserves the freshness, finesse and mineral identity that define the domaine’s wines.
Fruit: lemon, preserved lemon, pear, fresh apple, white peach, ripe citrus and fine zest.
Flowers and nuances: white flowers, hawthorn, fresh almond, fine hazelnut, discreet butter, sweet spices and subtle toasted notes.
Mineral expression: chalk, wet stone, limestone tension, salinity, lemony energy and persistent finish.
Overall impression: pure, luminous and refined Chardonnay wines, combining density, freshness, silky texture and great mineral precision.
Vinification and ageing
In the cellar, the domaine favours a measured approach, designed to accompany the wine without masking terroir expression. Ageing brings texture, depth and complexity while allowing Chardonnay’s aromatic purity and the natural tension of limestone soils to shine through.
Harvest: careful grape selection, seeking precise ripeness and balance.
Vinification: measured intervention, preserving aromatic purity and the identity of each climat.
Ageing: oak used with discernment, as a support for ageing rather than as a dominant aromatic marker.
Philosophy: balance between texture, freshness, precision and faithful terroir expression.
Wine style
The wines of Domaine Etienne Sauzet stand out for their balance between mineral precision, silky texture and aromatic refinement. They express a luminous, pure and slender Puligny-Montrachet, with measured intensity and great length on the palate.
On the nose, the wines may evoke citrus, pear, white peach, white flowers, fine hazelnut, chalk, wet stone and subtle buttery or toasted notes. On the palate, they combine tension, salinity, controlled volume and a persistent finish.
Emblematic cuvées
Puligny-Montrachet Village: a beautiful introduction to the domaine, pure, elegant and luminous, with freshness, tension and aromatic finesse.
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet: a structured and refined cuvée, deep and balanced in profile, with substance, length and fine limestone expression.
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières: a floral and luminous expression, marked by great aromatic finesse, elegant tension and a persistent finish.
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières: a mineral and precise wine, taut, stony and chiselled, with great purity.
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru: a great age-worthy wine, noble, vertical, profound, energetic, mineral and exceptionally long.
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru: broad and refined, with noble texture, controlled richness, aromatic complexity and great persistence.
Service, pairings and ageing potential
The white wines of Domaine Etienne Sauzet are generally best served between 11 and 13°C. This temperature preserves freshness and tension while allowing Chardonnay’s aromatic complexity to unfold.
They pair ideally with noble fish, shellfish, scallops, lobster, sole meunière, fine poultry, mushroom risotto, aged goat cheeses, Comté and haute cuisine. The Premier Crus and Grand Crus offer very strong ageing potential, developing over time notes of hazelnut, fine honey, dried fruits, preserved citrus, warm stone and sweet spices.
Region: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet
Estate: Domaine Etienne Sauzet
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Terroirs: Puligny-Montrachet village, Premier Crus and Grand Crus
Service: 11 to 13°C
Style: pure, elegant, mineral, precise, textured, saline and built for ageing.
In summary: Domaine Etienne Sauzet embodies one of Burgundy’s finest expressions of Chardonnay, combining aromatic purity, limestone tension, refined texture and remarkable ageing potential.
Dominant aromas: lemon, pear, white peach, white flowers, fine hazelnut, fresh almond, chalk, wet stone, discreet butter, ripe citrus and a long saline finish.
