Domaine Etienne Sauzet

The history of the estate

Between tradition and transmission

Etienne Sauzetfounded the estate at the beginning of the 20th century with the idea of ​​developing thechardonnayon the terroirs ofPulignyinBurgundyIn addition to the few hectares he inherited, the winemaker acquired land in the territory ofMontrachetThat's his little girl.Jeanineand her husband, who took over the estate and developed the wine merchant business in the 1990s. They purchased must which they added to their wine production. The quality of the wines has been maintained thanks to the winemaker's work and the meticulous selection of the juice. The estate's excellent reputation stems from the couple's rigorous work and its transmission to future generations. The 14 hectares of vineyards are located in some of the finest terroirs.FirstAndGrands CrusofPuligny. Today,Gérardhis daughterEmilieand her husbandBenoîtwork together to perpetuate the excellence and tradition of the wines ofDomaine Etienne SauzetTheir work follows in the footsteps of past generations and contributes to the transmission of knowledge to future generations.

From organic farming to biodynamic farming

A gradual transition

Benoît Riffault took over the winemaking at the vineyards, following in the footsteps of his father-in-law, Gérard Boudot. For three years, they worked together to make the most of these exceptional terroirs. Little by little, Benoît became aware of the importance of preserving the heritage left by past generations and the significance of terroir in winemaking. He then decided to convert the estate intoorganic farmingHe obtained certification in 2006 before starting to work inbiodynamicsIn 2010, the estate's core principles were established: meticulous care of the vines, regular maintenance of soil health, and a focus on plant material whose energy is transferred to the grapes and ultimately to the wine. This transition was accompanied by an expansion of the vineyard. Domaine Etienne Sauzet now covers 14 hectares (10 hectares in Puligny and 4 hectares in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune).

Wines of remarkable quality

A benchmark for white Burgundy wines

How can we not talk about theSauzet styleThe meticulous care given to the grapes and the careful aging of each vintage result in wines of exceptional quality with undeniable aging potential. Aging lasts 12 months in barrels and 6 months in tanks. Among the wines produced by Domaine Etienne Sauzet are...Premier Crus(Champ-Canet, Champ-Gain, Les Combettes, Les Perrières, La Garenne, Les Folatières, Les Referts and Hameau de Blagny) andGrands Crus(Chevalier-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and the grand Montrachet). ThePremier Crusare raised in 30% new wood and 40% for theGrands CrusThe wines are renowned worldwide for their purity and finesse. In our selection, we particularly note the expression of fruit and the salinity of the1er Cru Perrières in Puligny-Montrachet.Bâtard-Montrachet,Powerful and majestic, it is considered one of the greatest white wines of Burgundy. Domaine Etienne Sauzet has established itself as an essential benchmark.Grands CrusofWhite Burgundy.