Sylvain Dussort - Cuvée des Ormes 2019

Name: Sylvain Dussort - Cuvée des Ormes 2019
Brand: Sylvain Dussort
Rating: 4.3 (7 reviews)

Bourgogne Côte d'Or|White wine

4.3/5 (7 customers)

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

Chardonnay

finesse

confidential

“The estate’s flagship wine”

“A rich aroma of apple peel. Excellent, lively acidity that’s far from unappealing! Quite unusual but very enjoyable. Not particularly long on the palate, but clean and satisfying. I think I should rate this wine 16.5 to highlight its distinctive character. Almost spritzy. I really like it, even if it’s not classic. ” (Jancis Robinson). The estate’s flagship cuvée, “Les Ormes,” comes from vines ranging from 35 to over 60 years old, selected from specific plots in the commune of Meursault. These old vines and this exclusive terroir make it a sublime, highly coveted white. Sublime!

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Estate

Sylvain Dussort

Vintage

Cuvée des Ormes

Vintage

2019

Designation

Bourgogne Côte d'Or

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay (vignes âgées de 35 à plus de 60 ans)

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils in the commune of Meursault, with plots selected from the localities known as “en l’Ormeau,” “les Pellans,” “les Malpoiriers,” and “les Dressolles”

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

A single racking to blend this cuvée, followed by transfer to tanks prior to bottling, which takes place after 16 to 18 months of aging, depending on the vintage

Livestock farming

Aged on the lees in barrels for 12 months

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Gold

Nose

Aromatic and complex, with notes of fresh almonds and hawthorn, followed by verbena and fresh flowers

Palate

This wine shares the characteristics of its "big brother," Meursault: finesse, richness, elegance, and a long finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2025

Guard

Ages 2 to 6

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with fish, or with meat dishes in white sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

Born to parents who were a winegrower and a cooper, Sylvain Dussort and his wife settled here in 1982 and currently cultivate 6.5 hectares of regional and village appellations in Meursault and Chorey-lès-Beaune. Their farming methods eschew systematic pest control, and winemaking relies solely on indigenous yeasts, following Burgundian tradition with barrel aging. Sylvain is also a champion of the new Bourgogne Côte d’Or appellation, which he proudly adopted starting with the 2017 vintage.

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16.5/20

Rated: Recommended

About the wine:

A rich aroma of apple peel. Excellent, lively acidity—far from unappealing! Quite unusual but very enjoyable. Not particularly long-lasting, but clean and satisfying. I think I should rate this wine 16.5 to highlight its distinctive character. Almost spritzy. I really like it, even if it’s not traditional.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Posted on 12/30/2021

A slightly woody, spring-like nose. On the palate, it is fresh and light with a clean texture, white fruit aromas, and understated aging. Curiously, there is a slight sensation of effervescence and citrus bitterness. The finish is short and briny, highlighted by a hint of verbena. A "Baby Meursault"? For that, it would have needed a bit more body, density, and finesse. On this last point, the Côte d'Or by Ph. BOUZEREAU comes closer, with beautiful depth and a more accomplished harmony. Score = 3.7. Tasted at 10°C with scallops from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, pan-seared in champagne.