Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru 1996 750ml

What follows is an explication of scores at Burghound.com and the underlying taste values they reflect. While ratings may influence your decision, the ultimate judgment is your palate.

95 – 100

Truly incomparable and emotionally thrilling. A wine so rated is as good as a wine gets. By definition, it is reference standard for its appellation.

90 – 94

Outstanding. Worth a special effort to purchase and cellar and will provide memorable drinking experiences.

85 – 89

Good to High quality. Wines that offer solid quality in every respect and generally very good typicity. “Good Value” wines will often fall into this category. Worth your attention.

80 – 84

Average quality. The wine may be “correct”, unless noticeable flaws are indicated in the narrative, and provide straightforward, drinking.

76 – 79

Barely Acceptable quality. The wine is not worth your attention nor is it a good value.

75 and below

Don’t Bother. A wine with noticeable, irremediable flaws.