2019 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Etienne Sauzet, Burgund (1,5l)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2019 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet

The 2019 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru opens in the glass with scents of pear, honeycomb, toasted nuts, orange oil and white flowers, framed by a light touch of reduction. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's rich and muscular, with a broad-shouldered, powerful profile, lively acids and a bright, mineral finish. This is a dramatic Bienvenues in the making from Sauzet.- William Kelley, Jan. 2021

Allen Meadows' Burghound - 2019 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet

Elegant and equally pure aromas include those of honeysuckle, freshly sliced fennel, spice and ripe but cool white peach, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is outstanding density to the solidly powerful yet beautifully refined and generously proportioned flavors that are shaped by lemon-tinged acidity on the palate drenching finish that goes on and on. This is a terrific if decidedly big BBM that should age gracefully for a decade plus. - Allen Meadows, June 2021

Vinous - 2019 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet

The 2019 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from a single parcel towards the Pucelles side, just 8 rows of vines to be exact, equivalent to two and a half barrels. The vines were planted in 1936, the oldest of the domaine and matured in no new oak. The bouquet is slightly reduced but that works in its favour as the terroir still comes through: crushed rock, fleeting glimpses of yellow plum and orange rind. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh, quite vibrant towards the finish that shows possibly more concentration than the Chevalier-Montrachet. I can understand why this is Riffaut’s pick of his 2019s. - Neal Martin, Dec. 2020