2021 Y. Clerget, Pommard, 1er Cru Les Rugiens

Thibaud Clerget manages his holdings at Domaine Y. Clerget with an emphasis on organic viticulture and meticulous canopy management, seeking to preserve the nuance of his diverse sites through precise, low-intervention vinification. His Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is drawn from steep, iron-rich red clay and limestone soils that inherently impart a rigorous, ferrous structural backbone to the Pinot Noir. In the cool 2021 vintage, this site’s natural tension was underscored by a challenging growing season that restricted yields and mandated careful tannin management during fermentation. The resulting wine is defined by a dense, fine-grained architecture and vibrant acidity, reflecting a classical profile where structural integrity and mineral-driven depth take precedence over sheer concentration. Through the judicious use of whole-cluster fermentation and controlled oak aging, Clerget renders this formidable terroir with exceptional balance and poise.