Puligny - La Garenne - 2022 - Étienne Sauzet - 0,75L

A high-altitude Puligny from Étienne Sauzet — crystalline tension, mineral brilliance, and masterful precision.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOP
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2022
• Certification: Certified biodynamic
• Terroir: East-facing parcel on upper slopes, highly draining limestone soils — La Garenne climat
• Vinification & Ageing: Slow pressing, barrel fermentation (approx. 20% new), 12 months ageing on fine lees, light fining, no filtration
• Alcohol: 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with silvery highlights
• Nose: Lemon zest, chalk, orange blossom, and a smoky nuance
• Palate: Bright attack, sleek texture, and striking tension
• Finish: Saline, chiselled, persistent — with remarkable purity

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Lightly seared scallops
• 🥩 Farm-raised chicken in cream sauce
• 🍣 Sea bass sashimi or bream ceviche
• 🧀 Fresh goat cheese or aged Comté

🫗 Serving Tips

Temperature: 11–13°C
Decanting: Yes, when young
Opening time: 30 minutes in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now or cellar until 2032 for greater complexity and depth.

🏰 About the Estate

Located in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Étienne Sauzet is a benchmark in Burgundy, known for wines of exceptional purity. With a biodynamic approach and meticulous craftsmanship, the domaine captures the nuance of each climat. La Garenne, a high-altitude site, offers one of its most vibrant, crystalline expressions.