-
96
/ 100
Jasper Morris MW -
93
/ 100
The Wine Advocate -
92
/ 100
Vinous
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Batard-Montrachet
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"Pretty pale primrose. The nose has a reductive character than is not displeasing. It feels as though there is something more floral beneath. In any case, a wine of substance. This continues on the palate, with excellent acidity behind. Nothing meagre though, the grand cru character is certainly there. The flavours build to the back. Well done. There is a lot in reserve here. Two barrels made. Drink from 2028-2036. - 93-96 Points."
- Jasper Morris MW
93 / 100
"The 2021 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with notes of confit citrus, nutmeg and light reduction. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with racy acids and a saline finish, this is another old-vine cuvée that's a stalwart chez Sauzet, no matter the vintage. - 91-93 Points. William Kelley."
- The Wine Advocate
92 / 100
"The 2021 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru had quite a lot of reduction on the nose that made it difficult to read. The palate is quite powerful, weighty and slightly creamy in texture, perhaps requiring a little more tension on the pithy, pear and nectarine-tinged finish. Fine, but a little outclassed by Sauzet’s best Premier Crus. - Neal Martin, 05/01/2023"
- Vinous
Tasting Notes
A sublime expression of one of Burgundy's most revered Chardonnay vineyards. Known for its unparalleled elegance and depth, this Grand Cru offering combines ripe stone fruit, citrus, and mineral-driven flavors with masterful precision. With Domaine Etienne Sauzet's dedication to organic farming and meticulous winemaking, this wine showcases the essence of the 2021 vintage, offering both immediate drinking pleasure and immense aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity