Etienne Sauzet "Les Referts" Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 2021

94 Points Burghound

Note: 35+ year old vines planted in relatively deep soil interspersed with lots of gravel; aged in 33% new wood. Prominent lemon-lime aromas are complemented by notes of mineral reduction, acacia blossom and discreet spice nuances. The sleek and almost painfully intense middleweight flavors also conclude in a strongly citrus-inflected and bone-dry finish. This youthfully austere effort is packed with development potential though it is also exceptionally compact so patience will absolutely be necessary. In a word, excellent. *Burghound Sweet Spot Outstanding!