2006 Domaine Étienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru
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A highly complex nose reflects a hint of tropical fruit along with a panoply of freshly cut orchard fruit, spice and lovely floral notes that merges into rich, rich, powerful and notably full-bodied flavors that possess impressive power and this too is possessed of abundant extract levels that culminate in a tightly focused, linear and superbly vibrant finish that is slightly mentholated. While I wouldn't call this a massive wine, it's no stretch to say that it's seriously concentrated and built for the long haul.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Good pale yellow. Pure, elegant aromas of lemon and minerals. Sweet, dense and suave; already conveying a strong personality. A classic, impeccably balanced Montrachet that's thick and solid but not heavy, and quite firm without seeming hard. Perfectly integrated acids leaven the wine's enticing sweetness. I find this a lot easier to taste today than the brooding 2005. This wonderfully suave Montrachet has terrific potential.