Producer | Étienne Sauzet |
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Country | France |
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Region | Burgundy |
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Varietal | Chardonnay |
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Vintage | 2022 |
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Sku | 210000023787 |
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Size | 750ml |
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As it often does, there is a suggestion of the exotic present on the aromas of orange peel, passion fruit, jasmine tea and a hint of citrus confit. The caressing, concentrated and solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors exude evident minerality on the chiseled, chalky and superbly long and well-balanced finale. This too is excellent and warmly recommended.
The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières En la Richarde is another of the high points of the range, unwinding in the glass with aromas of crisp nectarine, clear honey, white flowers, nutmeg and wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with tangy acids that lend it terrific cut, it concludes with a long, saline finish.
The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet les Folatières En la Richards 1er Cru has a stern and relatively austere bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass, though I think there is more here than the Champ Canet, for example. It's just tightly coiled. The palate is well-balanced with a strong opening: lime and hints of tangerine, fine acidity. Good weight in the mouth; this needs a little more nervosité to manifest on the finish. Give this time in bottle.