2013 Domaine Etienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru

(93-95 Points) The 2013 Montrachet Grand Cru, of which there are four barrels this year, has a bashful nose at first, a king demanding coaxing from his chamber! There are certainly good mineral notes here, although I feel that the Bâtard-Montrachet is more complex at the moment. The palate is more regal with finely tuned acidity, reserved at the moment with tangible stony, almost flinty notes developing toward the peacock’s tail finish. This is very fine, but I actually think the Bâtard-Montrachet will give it a run for its money. However, I am more impressed by the 2013 than the 2012 last year. eRobertParker.com #216 Dec 2014 Reviewer: Neal Martin