Etienne Sauzet
The Domaine Etienne Sauzet is a historic and traditional estate, which has been present for several generations in the famous terroir of Puligny-Montrachet, a legendary place of the Côte de Beaune. Viticulture has dwelled in these lands since the time of Roman colonization, and the tradition has been carried on by the patient work of monks. Since the period of the High Middle Ages, the Dukes of Burgundy appreciated the wines of the Côte d’Or and played a decisive role in the development of the Burgundian vineyard. The denomination was recognized with the AOC in 1937, and today in the municipal territory of Puligny-Montrachet there are 17 Climat classified as Premier Cru and four Grand Cru: Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet, and Bienvenues-Montrachet.
Puligny-Montrachet is located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, a wonderful hilly area that extends for about twenty kilometers between Ladoix-Serrigny and Maranges, with an exposure facing east and southeast. The vineyards are situated at an altitude ranging from 230 to 330 meters above sea level, on composed of limestone or clay-limestone marls. The vineyards are cultivated according to local tradition, with a density that often exceeds 8,000 vines per hectare and very low yields, so as to bring to full maturity a few clusters with grapes that have rich and intense aromas. In this land, some of the most highly rated whites in the world are produced, made with the Chardonnay grape, which expresses itself with wines of extraordinary elegance, complexity, and remarkable longevity.
The Domaine Etienne Sauzet was created around the mid-20th century with the family vineyards, to which some parcels were progressively added over time, selecting high-quality vines. Today the estate extends over approximately 15 hectares, divided among the municipal territories of Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Cormot-le-Grand in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune area. The management of the vineyards is carried out with the utmost respect for the environment, following the principles of biodynamics, in order to promote the natural balance of the plants, biodiversity, and soil vitality.of the soils. The vinifications are carried out for each individual parcel and with minimal intervention. The result of this careful and passionate work is a range of wines of exceptional quality, expression of the Grand Cru Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Montrachet, and the Premier Cru of Puligny-Montrachet: Les Combettes, Champ Canet, La Truffière, Les Perrières, Les Referts, Hameau de Blagny, Champ-Gain, La Garenne.
The Domaine Etienne Sauzet is a historic and traditional estate, which has been present for several generations in the famous terroir of Puligny-Montrachet, a legendary place of the Côte de Beaune. Viticulture has dwelled in these lands since the time of Roman colonization, and the tradition has been carried on by the patient work of monks. Since the period of the High Middle Ages, the Dukes of Burgundy appreciated the wines of the Côte d’Or and played a decisive role in the development of the Burgundian vineyard. The denomination was recognized with the AOC in 1937, and today in the municipal territory of Puligny-Montrachet there are 17 Climat classified as Premier Cru and four Grand Cru: Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet, and Bienvenues-Montrachet.
Puligny-Montrachet is located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, a wonderful hilly area that extends for about twenty kilometers between Ladoix-Serrigny and Maranges, with an exposure facing east and southeast. The vineyards are situated at an altitude ranging from 230 to 330 meters above sea level, on composed of limestone or clay-limestone marls. The vineyards are cultivated according to local tradition, with a density that often exceeds 8,000 vines per hectare and very low yields, so as to bring to full maturity a few clusters with grapes that have rich and intense aromas. In this land, some of the most highly rated whites in the world are produced, made with the Chardonnay grape, which expresses itself with wines of extraordinary elegance, complexity, and remarkable longevity.
The Domaine Etienne Sauzet was created around the mid-20th century with the family vineyards, to which some parcels were progressively added over time, selecting high-quality vines. Today the estate extends over approximately 15 hectares, divided among the municipal territories of Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Cormot-le-Grand in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune area. The management of the vineyards is carried out with the utmost respect for the environment, following the principles of biodynamics, in order to promote the natural balance of the plants, biodiversity, and soil vitality.of the soils. The vinifications are carried out for each individual parcel and with minimal intervention. The result of this careful and passionate work is a range of wines of exceptional quality, expression of the Grand Cru Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Montrachet, and the Premier Cru of Puligny-Montrachet: Les Combettes, Champ Canet, La Truffière, Les Perrières, Les Referts, Hameau de Blagny, Champ-Gain, La Garenne.
