{"title":"Etienne Sauzet","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Etienne Sauzet is a historic wine estate based in Puligny-Montrachet, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. Founded by Étienne Sauzet in the early twentieth century, the domaine has become closely associated with some of the region's most distinguished Chardonnay vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate works with parcels across Puligny-Montrachet and its celebrated Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites, where variations in limestone-rich soils and exposure shape each wine's character. Meticulous vineyard work and careful winemaking aim to preserve freshness, precision and a transparent expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtienne Sauzet's white Burgundies are known for their aromatic detail, finely judged texture and ability to develop with age. From village appellations to exceptional single-vineyard bottlings, the domaine expresses the elegance and mineral complexity that have made Puligny-Montrachet a benchmark for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-premier-cru-champ-canet-2016-burgundy-france","title":"Etienne Sauzet – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ-Canet 2016 – Burgundy France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nEtienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Champ-Canet 2016 is a beautifully concentrated Chardonnay that captures both the generosity of the vintage and the remarkable precision of one of Puligny-Montrachet's finest Premier Cru vineyards. Richly textured yet vibrant, it offers exceptional purity, mineral tension, and impressive aging potential.\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champ-Canet\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, mineral-driven Premier Cru white Burgundy\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon, lime, green orchard fruit\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSavory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted bread, fresh yeast\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eMinerality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky limestone and wet stone\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, oily, and beautifully layered\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, vibrant, and remarkably pure\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 2016 Champ-Canet opens with inviting aromas of toasted bread and fresh yeast before revealing vibrant citrus notes of lemon and lime. The palate is concentrated and beautifully textured, combining a rich, almost silky mouthfeel with remarkable freshness. As the wine develops, its chalky minerality becomes increasingly pronounced, leading into a persistent finish marked by smoky earthiness and exceptional purity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAlthough 2016 was a challenging growing season in Burgundy due to severe spring frost, the finest vineyards produced wines of remarkable concentration and precision. Champ-Canet beautifully reflects this balance, offering both depth and energy in equal measure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Premier Cru vineyard renowned for producing structured, age-worthy Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\n• Combines richness with remarkable freshness and mineral precision\u003cbr\u003e\n• Beautiful expression of the concentrated 2016 Burgundy vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n• Long, layered finish that continues to evolve in the glass\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Butter-poached lobster\u003cbr\u003e\n• Roasted turbot or Dover sole\u003cbr\u003e\n• Seared scallops with beurre blanc\u003cbr\u003e\n• Roast chicken with morel cream sauce\u003cbr\u003e\n• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n✓ Collectors of fine white Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Chardonnay lovers seeking richness balanced by mineral precision\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Fans of complex, age-worthy Premier Cru wines\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Special occasions or long-term cellaring\u003cbr\u003e\n✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple, fruit-forward Chardonnay\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNo verified professional critic scores were found for this specific vintage at the time of writing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚙️ Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nChamp-Canet is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most respected Premier Cru vineyards, producing Chardonnay known for its balance of richness, precision, and mineral expression. Etienne Sauzet vinifies the wine with meticulous attention to preserving the vineyard's purity, resulting in a Premier Cru capable of developing remarkable complexity with age.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etienne Sauzet","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":48081525211188,"sku":"COL-SAUZET-Canet-16-6PK","price":2160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750ml \/ 12 bottles","offer_id":48169624272948,"sku":"COL-SAUZET-Canet-16-12PK","price":4320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750ml \/ 1 bottle","offer_id":48211476283444,"sku":"COL-SAUZET-Canet-16","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1739\/2436\/files\/8892967092276-e-audit-2000.png?v=1791313933"},{"product_id":"etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-premier-cru-les-referts-2021-burgundy-france","title":"Etienne Sauzet – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Referts 2021 – Burgundy France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nEtienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Referts 2021 is a beautifully refined Chardonnay that showcases the elegance and precision of one of Puligny-Montrachet's most respected Premier Cru vineyards. Despite the challenges of the 2021 growing season, the wine displays remarkable purity, vibrant freshness, and the mineral finesse that defines the appellation.\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Referts\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant, fresh, mineral-driven Premier Cru white Burgundy\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👃 Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh apple, lemon, white orchard fruit\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFloral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primrose\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eMinerality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalky limestone with excellent precision\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, focused, and beautifully balanced\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, vibrant, and persistent\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 2021 Les Referts opens with delicate aromas of fresh primrose and crisp orchard fruit. The palate is beautifully defined, offering concentrated apple and citrus flavors wrapped around a finely etched mineral core. Although the vineyard escaped the worst of the season's frost damage, the naturally lower yields contributed to impressive concentration while preserving remarkable freshness.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBright acidity carries the wine effortlessly through a long, focused finish, where chalky minerality and subtle citrus notes linger with exceptional purity. The overall impression is one of balance and precision rather than power, making this a classic expression of Puligny-Montrachet.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ Why We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• From one of Puligny-Montrachet's finest Premier Cru vineyards\u003cbr\u003e\n• A beautifully balanced expression of the challenging but rewarding 2021 vintage\u003cbr\u003e\n• Combines concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity and refined minerality\u003cbr\u003e\n• Elegant now, with excellent potential to develop additional complexity in bottle\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Roasted Dover sole\u003cbr\u003e\n• Butter-poached lobster\u003cbr\u003e\n• Seared scallops with beurre blanc\u003cbr\u003e\n• Roast chicken with herbs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Comté, Beaufort, or aged goat cheese\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👤 Who This Wine Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n✓ Collectors of Premier Cru white Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Chardonnay lovers who appreciate finesse over richness\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Fans of vibrant, mineral-driven wines\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Perfect for elegant dinners or medium-term cellaring\u003cbr\u003e\n✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked or opulent Chardonnay\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris MW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91–93 Points\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚙️ Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLes Referts is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards, producing Chardonnay celebrated for its elegance, freshness, and limestone-driven precision. 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