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Sylvain Dussort - Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2018

Burgundy

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Bettane & Desseauve

(Notes vintage 2017)
chardonnay
complex
harmonious
atypical

In its youth, this Meursault evokes ripe grapes, with vegetal and floral aromas. After a few years' ageing, the palate becomes rich and unctuous, while remaining very fresh, with notes of honey and hazelnut. A blend of several parcels over 50 years old, the diversity of terroirs brings complexity and harmony to this astonishing Meursault.

Features

Estate

Sylvain Dussort

Cuvée

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2018

Designation

Meursault

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

A group of plots over 50 years old, made up of complementary subsoils, either on shallow soils with lava (providing finesse and length), or on deeper soils with a lot of active limestone (providing richness and fatness) for a harmonious and complex Meursault.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

A single racking to unify the cuvée and prepare for bottling after 16 and 18 months of ageing, depending on the vintage.

Breeding

In barrels (20-30% new barrels max.) on lees for 12 to 14 months

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Gold

Nose

In its youth, this Meursault evokes ripe grapes, with its vegetal and floral aromas.

Mouth

After a few years of ageing, the palate becomes rich and unctuous, while remaining very fresh, evoking honey and hazelnut.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies foie gras, grilled shellfish or shellfish in sauce, white meats, mild, creamy cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 15.5/20 (Vintage 2017) (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the domain :

Born of winegrower and cooper parents, Sylvain Dussort and his wife set up in 1982, and now farm 6.5 hectares in regional and village appellations in Meursault and Chorey-lès-Beaune. Their farming methods are opposed to systematic pest control, and vinification uses only indigenous yeasts, in the Burgundian tradition, with barrel ageing. Sylvain is also an advocate of the new Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation, which he proudly claims as of the 2017 vintage.

Wine Enthusiast

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