Domaine Y. Clerget

The modern identity of the domaine is closely linked to Thibaud Clerget, who took over in 2015 at a young age after gaining experience in Burgundy, Oregon, and New Zealand. His arrival marked a true revival of the estate, as there had been a period where grapes were sold off rather than bottled under the family name. Under his leadership, the domaine has quickly risen to prominence, combining deep-rooted tradition with a more contemporary, precise approach to winemaking.

The estate is small—around 6 hectares—with holdings in some of Burgundy’s most sought-after terroirs, including Volnay Premier Crus (such as Les Caillerets, Les Champans, and Clos du Verseuil monopole), Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens, parcels in Meursault, and even a plot in Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru. This limited size allows for meticulous vineyard work, often following organic principles and focusing on low yields and careful selection.

Stylistically, Domaine Y. Clerget is known for elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir with a strong emphasis on finesse rather than power. Thibaud Clerget favors a relatively gentle, low-intervention approach in the cellar—using indigenous yeasts, moderate oak, and sometimes whole-cluster fermentation—to highlight purity and site expression. The wines typically show bright red fruit, floral notes, fine tannins, and a lifted, mineral structure, often requiring a few years of aging to fully reveal their complexity.

Overall, Domaine Y. Clerget is now considered one of the most exciting “reborn” estates in Burgundy: a small, artisanal producer that combines centuries of heritage with a modern, precise style, producing wines that emphasize elegance, transparency, and a clear sense of place.