2009 Domaine Étienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain 1er Cru

The 2009 Puligny Montrachet Champ Gain shows an additional level of textural richness and depth than the Garenne, largely owing to the older age of the vines and the warmer micro-climate in this steep site. The Champ Gain shows lovely mid-palate sweetness and richness in the feminine, graceful style that defines these 2009s. A ripe, generous finish makes this an irresistible white to drink now and over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. This is a beautiful set of wines from Etienne Sauzet. Proprietor Gerard Boudot emphasized the importance of keeping yields low and picking early. The harvest began on September 7. Boudot did a very light batonnage, and the wines saw approximately 20% new oak. The 2009s were bottled beginning in August 2010, but the premier and grand crus weren’t bottled until March 2011. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802