8.0
$160
Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain 2016
Producer: Domaine Étienne Sauzet
Region: Puligny-Montrachet, France
Chardonnay
Vintage
2016
Critic Score
8.0/10
Vivino
4.4/5
Reviews (1)
8.0
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 11, 2026
Crystalline Puligny with razor-sharp minerals and electric tension.
Crystalline precision defines this premier cru. Nose delivers white citrus, wet limestone, subtle oak integration. Palate crackles with tension. Meyer lemon, chalk dust, brioche hints. Mineral backbone runs deep. Saline finish lingers endlessly. Classic Puligny structure with years ahead. Oak restraint allows terroir to shine. Will develop beautifully through 2028.
meyer lemonwet limestonechalk dustbriochesaline mineralswhite citrus
🍷 You crave Burgundian precision and have patience for premier cru development.
Pairs with: Dover sole with lemon butter, Roasted lobster with herbs, Aged comté cheese, Oysters Rockefeller
About the Producer
Domaine Étienne Sauzet
Top Puligny estate. Biodynamic since 2010. Grace, purity, and richness.