Thibaud Clerget has been busy the last couple of years, and he has constucted a new office and storage building at his domaine in Pommard. More importantly, he has expanded his estate with a big share of the former Domaine Régis Rossignol-Changarnier estate. This expansion is now complete and the vineyards are now included in the Clerget estate.
I have followed Thibaud Clerget since his start with the 2015 vintage, and have seen a gradual and continual improvement in the quality and precision of his wines. This seems to continue … as the wines are getting more and more refined.
Improvements leading to even higher quality
While the grapes in hot years are often riper, the winemaking is not necessarily easier. Maintaining lightness and coolness during harvest and vinification requires experience.
Therefore, I was initially slightly surprised by the fine results from Thibaud Clerget in his first vintage: 2015. Yes, some of the wines were a bit on the hot side, but in general, their balance was beautifully preserved.
Tasting the 2016s and 2017s revealed real improvements compared with the ’15s. These wines showed the potential of this fine estate, and also Thibaud’s talent.
Then came the 2018s, and despite the fact that it was hotter than in 2015, his ’18 wines were vivid and fresh, showing fine details and energy. What a result!
The 2019s had even more to offer: an inherent energy and depth, and complexity that ran through the wines as a strong source of hedonistic pleasure. Thibaud nourished this quality and fully expressed it in his ’19s.
The 2020s, however, were a real surprise – as with many other estates – the coolness and classical stance. The vintage was the perfect opportunity for Thibaud to express his terroirs.
So, now we have his 2021s in the glass. It was a problematic vintage in many ways,. First, serious frost and all kinds of sanitary issues like oidium and mildew. It was certainly a vintage that separated the men from the boys.
Regardless of the challenges, Thibaud has conquered the obstacles and made some very elegant 2021s. Clearly, yields and overall quantity suffered, but quality is king, and there are some very good wines here from 2021.
2022 and 2023 were solar and generous vintages, and Thibault Clerget seem to refine his wines year after year, thus avoiding the worst global warming effects.
2024 is, however, a return to the difficulties of 2021 … with the mildew playing a large role. The wines are lovely but lighter … I tend to prefer the 2024s to the 2021s as the energy and the joyfulness of the 2024s is more pronounced.
To the 2024s
The 2024 reds, tasted October 29, 2025
Domaine Y. Clerget Bourgogne Rouges 2024
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir is a light delight with a light ruby colour. It is delicately flavoured and elegant … light as I like it … some could/would love some more flesh on the body.
(Drink from 2026) – Good (87p) – 
Domaine Y. Clerget Volnay 2024
The Volnay is equally brilliant and light-footed. Has more substance, despite being significantly lighter than in previous vintages. Love the airy note and the raspberry touch. Has a classical hedonistic taste … love this wine. Drink early or within the next 5-10 years …
(Drink from 2026) – Very Good (88p) – 
Domaine Y. Clerget Volnay Carelle sous la Chapelle 2024
The Volnay Carelle sous la Chapelle is, as usual, a favourite chez Clerget. It has quite an explosion of energy and light, floral fruit. Another step up in intensity and energy, this is a gorgeous wine, and a vin d’émotion. More ageing potential here … max 10 years though!
(Drink from 2030) – Fine+ (90-91p) – 
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