Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres En La Richarde other_regions_australia The light to medium-bodied palate

The light to medium-bodied palate is firm

The 2008 Cuvée Joséphine constitutes only the ninth edition of this iconic cuvée

The raspberry-scented nose is still reserved

The 2022 Rotsbank is pure Chenin Blanc from Swartland that Sadie told me he had waited 14 years to make

I would also observe that while this seems quite forward

Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres En La Richarde other_regions_australia The light to medium-bodied palateA hint of exoticism can be found on the passion fruit, jasmine tea and apple compote aromas that exhibit a pretty floral top note. There is a beguiling sense of energy to the delineated and overtly mineral inflected flavors that possess a highly appealing mouthfeel while delivering outstanding depth and length on the chalky finish. This is sufficiently structured to reward mid term cellaring but should also drink well young.