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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 full-bodied aroma of apple peel. Excellent, lively acidity—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 draw attention to its distinctive character. Almost spritzy. I really like it, even if it’s not classic. ” (Jancis Robinson). The estate’s flagship wine, “Les Ormes,” is made from vines ranging in age from 35 to over 60 years, selected from specific plots in the village of Meursault. These old vines and this little-known terroir make it a sublime and highly sought-after 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)

Regions

Clay-limestone soils in the municipality of Meursault; selection of plots in the “en l’Ormeau,” “les Pellans,” “les Malpoiriers,” and “les Dressolles” localities

Viticulture

Traditional and well-crafted

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

A single racking to ensure consistency in 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

12 months in barrels on the lees

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 it as an aperitif, with fish, or with meats in a 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 winemakers and coopers, Sylvain Dussort and his wife settled in the area in 1982 and currently cultivate 6.5 hectares in regional and village appellations in Meursault and Chorey-lès-Beaune. Their farming methods eschew systematic pest control, and their winemaking relies solely on indigenous yeasts, following Burgundian tradition with barrel aging. Sylvain is also an advocate for the new Bourgogne Côte d’Or appellation, which he has proudly used since 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 full-bodied aroma of apple peel. Excellent, lively acidity—far from unappealing! Quite unusual but a lot of fun. Not particularly long on the palate, but clean and satisfying. I think I should rate this wine a 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 and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 12/30/2021

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