Just picked up a small offering of 2018 Sauzet GCs and 1er. Got just a 3 pack of Monty, Chevy, Batard and BBM and a case of Champs and Combettes. Much smaller than I hoped for as I heard production was down 30-50% in 2018 over 2017.
Anyone tasted? Anyone confirm the lower production theory?
“Lower Production” is unlikely to be meaningful / true across the board - especially with Montrachet and Chevalier being negoc wines rather than domaine. I stopped buying the GCs, particularly given Combettes is often just as good IMHO. I haven’t tried any of the 2018s and probably won’t for at least 6 years.
Sauzet is always top-notch. Had a few probblems with the 96’s (as was the case with many white Burgundies) but normally always a treat to drink. Gerard Boudot is also a very friendly guy who is always very instructive on his wines and their terroirs. Love to visit. Never been disappointed (-the 96’s) and I buy everything from Puligny village up to the mighty MONTRACHET. My personal favorites are the BATARD and COMBETTES however.
Responding to the OP, have checked back and Sauzet’s production was unusually low in 2017 (mostly around35-40hl/ha, with some vineyards as low as 30) and much higher in 2018 (Volumes are similar to 2009, inside the permitted yields, i.e 50 hl/ha+.) This may not be replicated in your source’s own allocation possibly.