2020 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

This Chevalier-Montrachet is an impressive monument of a wine, with aromas that range from lemon peel to passionfruit. The texture is creamy, round and dense, yet balanced by fresh acidity to produce a powerful impression and a lingering finish. Although produced from purchased must, Benoît Riffault has the input necessary in the vineyard to ensure top quality and it shows. (CC)

Note: from 25+ year old vines that are situated on the very highest of the 4 terraces; aged in 50% new oak; 3 to 4 barrels are produced each year Smoky aromas of mineral reduction, citrus confit, dried white peach and a hint of passion fruit are trimmed in a plethora of spice elements, especially anise. The super-sleek and strikingly well-detailed larger-scaled and notably more powerful flavors brim with minerality and dry extract on the chalky, palate staining and hugely long finale. The Combettes is excellent, but this classy effort clearly offers another dimension.