Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Combettes, Burgundy, 2018

Created in 1975, Etienne Sauzet is one of the top names in Puligny-Montrachet, with holdings in many key premier cru sites as well as Chevalier-Montrachet and Le Montrachet. Winemaker Benoît Riffault’s immaculate approach means the wines are all about minerality, precision and exceptional length. Oak is judiciously used, with 33% here. Les Combettes, sandwiched between Champ Canet and Les Referts, is in the north of Puligny and is one of its finest premiers crus, with a core of intense apple and white peach fruit. A great balance between richness and precision.