Burgundy Chardonnay | Sylvain Dussort Ormes 2021

Domaine Sylvain Dussort is a quintessentially family-run Burgundian estate located at in Meursault. Main house was built in 1870, and today Sylvain’s daughter, Anne Caroline Dussort takes the lead.. While it may not have the global name recognition of some of its "celebrity" neighbors, it is a favorite among insiders for its incredible value and technical precision.

The winemaking at Domaine Sylvain Dussort is characterized by a "low-intervention" philosophy that relies on time and temperature control rather than chemical or mechanical manipulation. Sylvain and Anne-Caroline emphasize freshness and a "mineral spine," even in the naturally rich terroir of Meursault. The estate is using organic fertilizers and avoiding systematic chemical sprays.

All grapes are picked by hand to ensure only intact, healthy fruit enters the cellar, which is crucial for maintaining the purity of the 2021 vintage. For the "Cuvée des Ormes," they specifically select fruit from vines aged 35 to over 80 years, which naturally provides lower yields and higher concentration. Vinification is triggered solely by indigenous yeasts found on the grape skins and in the cellar. No industrial yeasts are added, ensuring the specific "micro-terroir" of the Meursault border is expressed. Natural Temperature Control and No Bâtonnage, Dussort refuses to stir, this prevents the wine from becoming "flabby" and preserves a crisp, energetic acidity.

Extended Lees Contact: they leave the wine in contact with lees for an extended period. This provides a natural, biscuity richness and acts as a preservative, allowing for lower sulfur usage.

Cuvée des Ormes is aged for 12 months in oak barrels (approx. 60%) and enameled vats (40%). After barrel aging, the wine is racked and moved to stainless steel vats for an additional 4 to 6 months. This allows the various barrels to integrate and the wine to clarify naturally before bottling. While most Bourgogne-level wines are bottled within 10 months, Dussort waits 16 to 18 months before releasing his, treating it with the same respect as a Grand Cru. This process yields a wine that possesses the classic "weight" of a Meursault but with the "cut" and precision of a Chablis, a signature balance that makes the 2021 vintage particularly vibrant.