Etienne Sauzet Jardin du Calvaire Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2023The 2023 Bourgogne Hautes Ctes de Beaune Blanc, Jardin du Calvaire, by Etienne Sauzet is a crisp, taut, and tense white with ripe green apple, bright lime notes, and an elegant floral character. Winemaker Benot Riffault feels that the heat of the vintage helped with ripening; this is not a rigid or tart expression of the Hautes Ctes. There is some grip and texture behind, though the crisp tang wins out. The finish is really fine, with mouth watering

achieved through careful aging in American oak barrels

complemented by a crisp acidity and a subtle mineral undertone

located in Santa Barbara County

Typically composed of 100% Chardonnay grapes

light body

often enjoyed as a digestif

The resulting wine offers a luscious flavor profile with notes of ripe stone fruits

known for its high-quality ingredients and traditional production methods

Full yellow color

Originating from the Gascony region in France

which are macerated and distilled to create a rich and complex flavor profile

Let the magic work through the blending of two ancestral crafts: Brewing and the traditional method (la “Méthode Traditionnelle”)