Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, 2023

Name: Le Montrachet, Grand Cru
Brand: Etienne Sauzet

Available Vintages

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justerini & brooks tasting note

For all of its sunshine and luxury, this is also one of the most nuanced and refined Montrachets I can ever remember having from Sauzet. It melts in the mouth. Such long, powerful but slinky flavours of acacia honey, sun-kissed golden fruit and mirabelle with a wonderful brightness and luminosity shining through the richness and silky texture. Just when you think the flavours will slow down and peter out, they accelerate into a long, echoing finish. A truly memorable drop.

critic reviews

96-98/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2023 Montrachet Grand Cru showed a little more cloudiness in the glass due to the lees (of course, they will disappear once racked). Perhaps the nose is a little primal as a result—it's not as complete as the Bâtard or the Bienvenues. The palate is more indicative of where this Monty will be heading. It has intense, immense weight with an almost pixelated mineral-driven finish. This is going to be a great Montrachet, but it might take longer to reveal its true identity. Only six barrels were produced this year.

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date of review 01/2025