Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres En La Richarde other_regions_australia The 2008 Cuvée Joséphine constitutes

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

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

This finished at a respectable 95 grams of residual sugar per liter

The tannins are silky and polished throughout

The light to medium-bodied palate is firm

Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres En La Richarde other_regions_australia The 2008 Cuvée Joséphine constitutesA 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.