Sylvain Dussort - Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2018
Burgundy
White
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Drink or Keep
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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 maximum) on lees for 12 to 14 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Gold
Nose
When young, 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
Accompanies foie gras, grilled shellfish or shellfish in sauce, white meats, mild, creamy cheeses...
Sylvain Dussort
Meursault
Expert opinion
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 viticultural 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
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN B. Published on 20/02/2024
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Note and review by Mme ANNIE P. Published on 11/06/2022
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