Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet La Garenne 2021

A wine with a lovely mineral freshness and plentiful citrus aromas. The is very crisp and refreshing. Delightful. One of two wines in the cellar (with the Chevalier) that are from purchased fruit. The total surface represents 1.1ha, located high on the hill. Despite the altitude, the fruit ripened to 13.5% alcohol, and the grapes were lightly pressed and fermented in cask (20% new).

The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne 1er Cru offers scents of citrus fruit, pressed white flowers and a touch of hazelnut. This opens nicely in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with a discrete peppery finish that lingers in the mouth. Impressive energy here. Good potential. 91-93

A hint of pain grillé is present on the aromas of green fruit, citrus, petrol and plenty of white floral elements. There is excellent volume and richness to the more concentrated medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a detailed and mineral-driven finale that is quite dry but not really austere. Moderate patience advised.

The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne reveals aromas of citrus oil, crisp orchard fruit, toasted nuts and fresh bread. Medium to full-bodied, it's taut and tangy, with rather assertive acids, standing out as one of the estate's less successful efforts this year.