2013 Etienne Sauzet Montrachet Grand Cru

(93-96 points)  (made from purchased must sourced from Domaine Thénard, whose vines are on the Chassagne side; aged in 67% new oak). This is markedly more restrained with its reserved aromas of spice, white and yellow orchard fruit,acacia blossom and a broad array of citrus nuances. There is seriously impressive richness to the overtly powerful full-bodied flavors that possess an admirable plenitude of dry extract that completely drenches the palate on the driving and hugely long finish. As one might reasonably expect this is presently very, very backward and while this may be fully ready 12 years hence I would not be surprised if it required more like 15. Either way, this has terrific upside development potential. (6/2015)  Allen Meadows - Burghound