2010 Bourgogne Blanc

The 2010 Bourgogne floats from the glass with sweet, refined fruit. The 2010 is a bit ethereal, but it possesses gorgeous textural finesse and plenty of balance to match its refined personality. Floral notes add lift on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. I have to admit I was a bit perplexed by these 2010s from Sauzet. A number of wines were massively reduced and/or heavily sulfured to a degree I did not encounter at any other property I visited. The best selections in the lineup are quite strong, which suggests some of those elements may dissipate over time as the wines integrate, but at the same time, I can only report what is in the glass, and the reality is that some of the wines in this lineup are very awkward at this stage. I suggest readers taste the Sauzet 2010s before making any major commitments. The 2010 harvest started on September 17th. Yields were closer to normal in the village wines, but down by as much as 35% in the premier and grand crus. The wines spent 12 months in oak, 25-35% new for the premier crus, and 35% new for the grand crus, followed by six months in tank. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

Old vines down by the RN74 below Puligny. Quite intense for the appellation with a hint of apples and smoke. The Puligny experience really. Pretty satisfying and GV . (JR)

The 2010 Bourgogne floats from the glass with sweet, refined fruit. The 2010 is a bit ethereal, but it possesses gorgeous textural finesse and plenty of balance to match its refined personality. Floral notes add lift on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Aug 2012, www.robertparker.com