Grape
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
The 2019 Domaine Yvon Clerget Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” is a refined yet powerful expression of this celebrated Pommard climat, sourced from old vines approaching 90 years of age. The wine reveals a complex aromatic profile of brambly red berries, wild strawberry, and raspberry, layered with savoury briary nuances and a pronounced mineral, stony character typical of Rugiens’ iron-rich soils.
On the palate, it combines supple elegance with underlying structure, showing a charming, “pretty” fruit profile balanced by firm, finely grained tannins. The finish is persistent, mineral-driven, and built for ageing, allowing the wine to evolve gracefully over the coming decade and beyond.
More About The Winery
The Clerget family has deep roots in Volnay, with a lineage tracing back to the 13th century. After a period of dormancy, the estate was revived in 2015 when Thibaud Clerget, the 28th generation, took over from his father, Yvon. With energy, vision, and international experience in New Zealand, Oregon, and Burgundy, Thibaud has quickly re-established Domaine Yvon Clerget as one of the most exciting names in the Côte de Beaune.
Today, the domaine cultivates 6 hectares across prestigious vineyards in Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, and Clos de Vougeot. Its crown jewel is the Volnay 1er Cru “Clos du Verseuil”, a 0.68-hectare monopole nestled beside Les Taillepieds, acquired by the family in 1936. Other highlights include Volnay Caillerets, Pommard Rugiens, and Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru.
Since his arrival, Thibaud has converted the vineyards to biodynamic farming, reduced the use of new oak, and introduced whole-cluster fermentations, crafting wines of purity, finesse, and terroir expression. His style emphasizes delicacy, elegance, and approachability, while retaining the complexity and structure for ageing.
