Etienne Sauzet, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc other_regions Generous if not actually dominant

Generous if not actually dominant wood influence is present on the red and dark currant

Lots of black olives and wet earth under the fruit

this is going to require at least some patience so that the mid-palate can flesh out

The finer middle weight flavors aren’t as powerful though I like the vibrancy on the dusty

Etienne Sauzet, Chevalier Montrachet Blanc other_regions Generous if not actually dominant(from 25+ year old vines that are situated on the very highest of the 4 terraces; aged in 50% new oak; 3 to 4 barrels are produced each year). A background whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the spicy and complex nose of essence of white peach, passion fruit, baked apple and acacia blossom aromas. There is good power and punch to the overtly mineral driven broad shouldered yet refined flavors that possess a borderline creamy mid palate that