Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Champ Canet'

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Etienne Sauzet

Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Champ Canet'

Name: Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Champ Canet'
Brand: Etienne Sauzet
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Champ Canet' is a highly sought-after white wine produced by the renowned Etienne Sauzet winery in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation of Burgundy, France. The vineyard is situated on a gentle slope with a south-eastern exposure, allowing for optimal ripening of the Chardonnay grapes. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including barrel fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of citrus, white flowers, and a subtle minerality. The wine is known for its balance of acidity and richness, making it a perfect pairing for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Champ Canet' is a delicately complex and rich white Burgundy.It has a fine, creamy texture with a well-defined minerality. The nose is of fresh apples and pears, with lemon zest and hints of white flowers. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced, with a nice acidity, and flavors of lemon, apple, and a hint of hazelnut. The finish is long and lingering, with a bit of spice. Overall, this is an elegant and well-crafted white Burgundy that will pair well with lighter dishes or on its own.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2038

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Etienne Sauzet

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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