Sauzet/Etienne Montrachet Grand Cru 2023

96-98 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Montrachet Grand Cru showed a little more cloudiness in the glass due to the lees (of course, they will disappear once racked). Perhaps the nose is a little primal as a result—it's not as complete as the Bâtard or the Bienvenues. The palate is more indicative of where this Monty will be heading. It has intense, immense weight with an almost pixelated mineral-driven finish. This is going to be a great Montrachet, but it might take longer to reveal its true identity. Only six barrels were produced this year. Drink: 2030-2055. (Jan 2025)"

97 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Benoît says he waits at least ten years before touching his Montrachet—currently drinking his 2010. He feels the wine is too "moody" when young, but it becomes unbeatable with age. This is super-charged with intense, pure orchard fruit flavors showing highlights of positive reduction and smouldering firepit. Banana bread, cherimoya and passion fruit take the intensity up a notch as the wine opens. The breadth is noble and the persistence is bewitching. This is made with purchased fruit from the Chassagne side. (2025)"

95-97 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Six barrels. This was slow to ferment and is still not clear after racking. A huge volume of pure white fruit with a slightly honeyed not as well, and a limestone backbone that drives the second half of the wine. Opulent in one sense yet managed, while the length and concentration of the finish is fully Montrachet worthy. Come back in many years. Lime as well as limestone, lingering in the mouth. (Oct 2024)"