2019 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Chassagne-Montrachet 'Les Encégnières'

This is an exceptional, highly sought-after village-level white Burgundy from one of the absolute elite estates in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Etienne Sauzet. While primarily famous for their legendary Puligny-Montrachet holdings, Sauzet’s plot in Chassagne-Montrachet's 'Les Encégnières' vineyard is a massive insider favorite among collectors. The parcel is uniquely situated directly underneath the iconic Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard, separated only by a narrow path. Because of this proximity, it consistently punches far above its official village classification, inheriting much of the structural breadth, muscle, and deep clay-limestone complexity of its Grand Cru neighbor.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2019

• Region/Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Etienne Sauzet

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Deeply Textural, Concentrated, and Grand Cru-Adjacent Village White Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Butter-poached rock lobster or marron tails, pan-seared sea scallops with truffle butter, classic Dover sole meunière, or oven-roasted turbot. Its structural depth and crisp line of freshness also make it a spectacular match for premium sturgeon caviar, roasted organic poultry with a chanterelle cream sauce, pan-fried John Dory, or a selection of premium hard artisanal cheeses such as a mature vintage Comté or Beaufort.