Vintage Domaine SC Guillard Gevrey Chambertin “Reniard” 2018

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 2018 vintage shows a deep purple hue in the glass, leading to a layered nose of vibrant berry fruits such as raspberry, wild strawberry, cassis, and touches of blackberry. On the palate, the wine is finely structured and beautifully balanced, with red berries, subtle spice, and silky tannins. The finish is long and focused, with impressive depth and persistence from the old vines. Elegant and poised, this wine promises graceful ageing over the next 5-10 years.