Guillemard-Clerc “Les Parties” Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
Baby Puligny!
It’s nearly impossible to find high-quality properties and producers in Burgundy that aren’t already represented by an importer here in the States. It’s still occasionally possible to come across a relatively undiscovered gem in the Mâcon or the Côte Chalonnaise; however, not so much in the Côte de Nuits or the Côte de Beaune. Puligny-Montrachet? We’re talking hen’s teeth.
Needless to say, I was thrilled when a broker friend told me she had a friend in Puligny-Montrachet who did not have a North Carolina importer and had a minimal presence in the U.S. This was my introduction to Corrine Guillemard-Clerc and her exceptional wines.
Puligny-Montrachet -- The heart of Burgundy
Domaine Guillemard-Clerc
Corinne Guillemard-Clerc is the third generation to run the small family Domaine and the family’s first to bottle wine with the property’s name. Previous generations sold grapes to neighbors, and their fruit wound up in some expensive and prestigious bottles!
“Les Parties” is a named vineyard in the village of Puligny-Montrachet. Although it’s classified Bourgogne Blanc, Corinne treats “Les Parties” with the same loving care as her Premier Cru and Grand Cru releases. Corinne is a meticulous farmer. All of her parcels are hand-harvested and pressed immediately to retain the maximum freshness. The judicious use of oak barrels, with never more than 20% new, also contributes to her wines’ fantastic lift and purity.
This wine is a fantastic value — we’re talking a Puligny-Montrachet experience for a fraction of the cost. In the glass, the lovely concentration of fruit offers aromas of citrus, white flowers, and green apple on the nose, leading to a rich, mineral-laden palate of green apple, lemon, and a hint of baked goods.
This classic White Burgundy would be a dream with grouper, sea bass, speckled sea trout, and of course, Coquille St Jacques. It will also pair very nicely with white meats and poultry.
Visiting with my friend Corrine Guillemard-Clerc -- AWM Buying Trip 2018
Guillemard-Clerc "Les Parties"
Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
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