Sylvain Dussort - Meursault Vieilles Vignes, 2015
Domaine Dussort embodies the typical spirit of Burgundian wine production. Coming from a long line of winemakers, Sylvain Dussort took over the estate in 1982.
The domaine accounts for only 6.5 hectares, therefore it is a small production. Nonetheless Sylvain is rightly proud of his creation. He has modernized the winery’s facilities, while preserving a traditional approach to winemaking. He vinifies different parcels separately to retain the authentic character of the terroir. Sylvain only uses native yeasts for fermentation and avoids any intrusive winemaking practice.
Domaine Dussort is based in Meursault, where this wine comes from. Meursault chardonnay is renowned to be the richest and most full-bodied of all Burgundy wines, exuding opulent flavours and a rich creaminess.
In the glass, the wine has a pale lemon/straw hue. On the nose, it opens up with pronounced intensity of aromas. The flavours are rich and penetrating. Ripe citrus and grapefruit notes are followed by a pleasant toastiness, nuances of roasted cashew nuts and delicately smoked wood. Later, notes of lime leaves and lemon blossom hit the nose, along with suggestions of honeysuckle and lemon zest.
On the palate, this wine is full in body with a perfect mouthfeel. It has a good presence which is not too heavy. The flavours are concentrated, but also precise and refined. There is a great balance between the intensity of flavours and a fresh acidity (medium+ in level). You can also see this balance in the succession of ripe fruit, elegant toastiness, roasted nuts flavours which combine with a pinch of creamy notes and dried herbs aromas. Long persisting finish. On a whole, this wine achieves intensity and delicacy at the same time. A really good wine. Quality-wise we are at the top-limit for a village appellation.