In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral
Palate: lemon, green apple, chalk, saline
Sauzet's signature premier cru, rich yet mineral, with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Combettes, bordering Meursault, is Sauzet's most celebrated premier cru.
- 1924 — Domaine founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Etienne Sauzet
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Puligny-Montrachet, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 14 to 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 260 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1950
Scores
- Burghound 92 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes
What does Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Sauzet's signature premier cru, rich yet mineral, with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.
When should I drink Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes?
Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes?
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
What grapes are in Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Combettes?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Puligny-Montrachet, AOC).