Etienne Sauzet – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Referts 2021 – Burgundy France

Etienne 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.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2021
• Vineyard: Les Referts
• Style: Elegant, fresh, mineral-driven Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Fresh apple, lemon, white orchard fruit
• Floral: Primrose
• Minerality: Chalky limestone with excellent precision
• Texture: Fine, focused, and beautifully balanced
• Finish: Long, vibrant, and persistent

The 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.

Bright 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.

❤️ Why We Love It

• From one of Puligny-Montrachet's finest Premier Cru vineyards
• A beautifully balanced expression of the challenging but rewarding 2021 vintage
• Combines concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity and refined minerality
• Elegant now, with excellent potential to develop additional complexity in bottle

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roasted Dover sole
• Butter-poached lobster
• Seared scallops with beurre blanc
• Roast chicken with herbs
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged goat cheese

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Premier Cru white Burgundy
✓ Chardonnay lovers who appreciate finesse over richness
✓ Fans of vibrant, mineral-driven wines
✓ Perfect for elegant dinners or medium-term cellaring
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily oaked or opulent Chardonnay

🏅 Scores

• Jasper Morris MW: 91–93 Points

⚙️ Production

Les Referts is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards, producing Chardonnay celebrated for its elegance, freshness, and limestone-driven precision. Etienne Sauzet's meticulous winemaking preserves the vineyard's distinctive character, allowing the purity of the fruit and the mineral expression of the terroir to remain at the forefront.