2006 Etienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru

Domaine Etienne Sauzet is one of the "Big Three" estates of Puligny-Montrachet. While they are famous for their Chevalier-Montrachet, their bottling of Le Montrachet is their rarest and most prestigious offering. Sauzet is revered for a style that emphasizes crystalline purity, intense minerality, and an almost architectural precision. The 2006 vintage for white Burgundy is known for being generous, opulent, and "sunny," providing a rich fruit profile that beautifully balances Sauzet’s typically lean and focused winemaking style.

Technical Profile

• Vintage: 2006

• Region/Appellation: Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Etienne Sauzet

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Full-bodied yet remarkably poised. It is a "monumental" white wine with layers of orchard fruit, hazelnut, and a signature crushed-rock minerality.

• Perfect for (food pairing): This is a spectacular partner for high-end seafood. It would be perfect with Butter-poached King Crab, Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass, or a Creamy Bresse Chicken with morels. Given your new focus on caviar, the saltiness of a Beluga or Kaluga Queen would create a breathtaking contrast with the wine's rich, honeyed fruit.