Bourgogne Blanc, Etienne Sauzet, Burgundy, FR, 2023

"Baby Puligny, almost,” noting extra flesh, biodynamic purity, and strong energy on the finish (Jasper Morris)

• Neal Martin (Vinous): 87–89/100
  Highlights a crisp, mineral-driven profile with Granny Smith apple, pear, and white pepper notes; calls it balanced but not especially complex.
• Burghound (Allen Meadows): ~86–87/100 (approx. range)
  Notes sleek texture, good vibrancy, and clean dry finish, but comments that it lacks depth and would benefit from short-term cellaring.

Style profile

• Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay
• Orchard fruit: green apple, pear, lemon zest
• Subtle floral and white pepper / spice notes
• Light textural richness from partial oak aging

This is widely considered a reference-level Bourgogne Blanc, especially in 2023:
it overperforms its appellation with Puligny-like precision and minerality, but remains a “stepping-stone” wine rather than a structured, age-worthy village bottling.