Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Combettes 2019 Domaine Sauzet

Domaine Sauzet (Etienne Sauzet) is a prestigious estate representing Puligny-Montrachet. Since 2006, they have practiced organic farming, and since 2010, biodynamic farming, producing exquisite white wines. "Combettes" is a Premier Cru vineyard located at the northernmost end of Puligny, bordering Meursault, on a southeast-facing slope at an altitude of 230-320m. It combines the sharpness of Puligny with the richness of Meursault. 2019 is an excellent vintage with a great balance of concentration and acidity.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant pale gold. Complex aroma of green apple, white peach, white flowers with a hint of roast. On the palate, a firm acidity and minerality form the core, followed by rich fruit flavors and a creamy texture in the mid-palate. The finish is long, with a pleasant lingering salty mineral note. It has a firm structure, suggesting the potential for aging for more than 5 years.

Food Pairing

• Tilefish Matsukasa-yaki
• Scallop and Cauliflower Mousse
• Aged Comté Cheese

Viticulture and Vinification

• The domaine was established in the early 1900s by Etienne Sauzet (1903-1975), who consolidated the vineyards.
• In 1974, Gérard Boudot married Janine, the founder's granddaughter, and took over management from 1975.
• Due to inheritance division in 1991, Jean-Marc Boillot separated one-third of the vineyards, reducing the owned area from approximately 12ha to 9ha. Since then, a négociant division has also been developed.
• Currently managed by 4th generation Émilie Boudot and Benoît Riffault.
• Organic farming has been practiced since 2006, and biodynamic farming since 2010.
• After gentle pressing, Premier Cru/Grand Cru wines are aged in oak barrels with a new oak ratio of approximately 20-40%.
• Aged on lees for 10-12 months.
• Combettes is a 6.7ha Premier Cru vineyard, bordered by Champ Canet to the north and Les Referts to the south, and Meursault to the north.

Grape Variety

Chardonnay 100%

Alcohol Content

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Product Information

• Volume: 750ml
• Type: White, Dry
• Origin: France / Burgundy / Côte de Beaune / Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
• Product Code: C19W1601