Yvon Clerget: a Cuchet&co recommendation

Yvon Clerget is a domaine that we highly recommend. In our view, it is one of very few domaines in Burgundy today in the sweet spot: quality is high but it is not (yet) ridiculously hyped. We were blown away by the calibre of the wines when we visited the domaine last month. They are supple, aromatic and fruit driven: in short, delicious.

The Clerget family have been making wine in the regions of Volnay and Pommard since the 13th century. Today, the tiny six hectare domaine is run by the dynamic and forward-thinking Thibaud Clerget. Thibaud took control of the domaine in 2015 after training in New Zealand and Oregon as well as in Burgundy.

The domaine produces a range of Volnay premier crus alongside a Pommard and a Clos Vougeot. Thibaud takes a light touch when it comes to extraction and it shows: the Pommard here is light and ethereal, far removed from the stereotype of the appellation. The Volnays display excellent terroir definition and the Clos Vougeot comes from Grand Maupertuis, a lieu-dit favourably situated in the north of the appellation, on the border with Echezeaux.

Neal Martin has called Clerget “one of Pommard’s leading winemakers” – and with good reason. These wines will not disappoint.

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