Vintage Domaine SC Guillard Gevrey Chambertin “Reniard” 2017

Domaine S.C. Guillard is a hidden gem in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy. Michel and his sister Odette took over the winery in 1979 from their parents who had run it for two decades. Unlike many of their neighbours in Gevrey-Chambertin, the domain was established by Michel’s grandmother, Jeanne Lyonnet, who worked as a maid in the village. She worked hard and saved enough money to buy her first few vines in 1913, which marked the beginning of the Domaine.

Michel speaks with great admiration and devotion about his grandmother, who was able to become a landowner in those days, which was an unusual occurrence for a house cleaner to buy a vineyard in one of the most sought-after villages of Burgundy!

The 2017 vintage of Domaine S.C. Guillard displays a classic Gevrey-Chambertin style with serious depth and concentration. It has aromas of dark berry fruit, cassis, and some nicely integrated oak elements. The tannins can appear tight when young, but after a few years of ageing, this wine has achieved harmony, vibrancy, class, and superb mouthfeel, concluding with a lingering and concentrated finish.

Be sure to leave some in the glass for several hours to let it open, the wine’s expression will shine through beautifully!