{"product_id":"6-bottles-of-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-2013-1-bottle-each-of-champ-canet-champ-gain-la-garenne-les-combettes-les-folatieres-les-referts","title":"6 bottles of Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 2013 (1 bottle each of 'Champ Canet', 'Champ Gain', 'La Garenne', 'Les Combettes', 'Les Folatieres' \u0026 'Les Referts')","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 La Garenne from Etienne Sauzet demonstrates the estate's remarkable consistency and expertise in creating exceptional wines regardless of vintage challenges. This Premier Cru showcases how the unique terroir of La Garenne vineyard, combined with skilled winemaking and careful vineyard management, can produce wines of outstanding quality even in difficult growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 vintage in Burgundy presented significant challenges with its late, cool growing season and variable weather conditions throughout the year. However, Etienne Sauzet's biodynamic farming practices and intimate knowledge of their vineyard sites enabled them to navigate these difficulties successfully. The La Garenne vineyard's exceptional terroir and elevated position provided natural advantages that helped mitigate some of the vintage's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLa Garenne's unique location in the Blagny zone of Puligny-Montrachet offers distinct terroir characteristics that shine through even in challenging vintages. The vineyard's elevated position provides excellent drainage and air circulation, while the deep clay soils with substantial limestone content contribute distinctive mineral complexity. These natural advantages were particularly important during the 2013 season's variable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's mature vines in La Garenne, with their extensive root systems and natural stress resistance, were better equipped to handle the 2013 season's challenges while maintaining fruit quality. Gerard Boudot and his team's careful vineyard management throughout the season, including precise canopy management and selective harvesting, ensured that only grapes of the highest quality reached the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decision to harvest later than many producers, waiting for optimal phenolic maturity despite the challenging conditions, proved crucial in achieving the concentration and balance evident in this wine. This patient approach, combined with rigorous selection both in the vineyard and winery, maintained the estate's exacting standards of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking approach remained faithful to traditional methods while adapting to the specific requirements of the vintage. Gentle pneumatic pressing preserved delicate aromatics, while fermentation in carefully selected French oak barrels provided structure and complexity. The wine received approximately 25% new oak aging, contributing depth without overwhelming the fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtended lees contact during the 12-month aging period contributed to the wine's distinctive texture and complexity. Natural malolactic fermentation and careful temperature control throughout the process ensured optimal development while preserving the freshness and precision that characterize great Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 La Garenne displays a pale gold color with brilliant clarity and subtle green highlights. The nose reveals elegant aromas of white flowers, citrus, and distinctive mineral notes that speak to the vineyard's unique terroir. With aeration, layers of stone fruits and honey emerge, accompanied by subtle spice notes and the characteristic \"reduction\" that indicates excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine demonstrates remarkable elegance and balance for the challenging vintage. The texture is refined and precise, with crisp acidity providing backbone for flavors of lemon, pear, and white peach. The mineral foundation remains clearly defined, creating a wine that speaks eloquently of its terroir while offering immediate drinking pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: La Garenne Premier Cru, Blagny Zone \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: ~13% ABV \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: French oak with extended lees contact \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: Etienne-Sauzet.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etienne Sauzet","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44112344285295,"sku":"FR-2013-0000084473-750","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8557\/4255\/files\/Etienne_Sauzet_Puligny-Montrachet_La_Garenne_2013_15b9e709-8665-432e-a93f-af8dc185f1ee.png?v=1769432954","url":"https:\/\/vinificant.com\/products\/6-bottles-of-etienne-sauzet-puligny-montrachet-2013-1-bottle-each-of-champ-canet-champ-gain-la-garenne-les-combettes-les-folatieres-les-referts","provider":"Vinificant Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}