This is a relatively hard-to-find mature example of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru from Domaine Etienne Sauzet. In 1996, Gérard Boudot who had inherited the estate from his father-in-law, did not own any parcels in this revered Grand Cru and so this cuvée was made entirely from purchased wine. It was aged for 14 months on lees in 50% new oak. 1996 was a very good vintage for white Burgundy and this should be approaching full maturity.