Laurent Clerc
Laurent Clerc operates in Meursault, the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, where limestone-rich soils and cool continental climate shape some of France's most refined white wines. The winery's Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres, a Chardonnay, demonstrates the precision and mineral tension that define the appellation's finest expressions. Alongside this white-wine focus, Laurent Clerc also produces Puligny-Montrachet 'Les Charmes' from Pinot Noir, capturing the subtle elegance characteristic of the region's red wines. Both wines have been assessed by Wine Spectator. Meursault's reputation rests on the complexity that emerges when Chardonnay meets these particular terroirs—wines of structure and subtlety rather than immediate richness. Laurent Clerc's position within this storied landscape reflects the technical demands and geological specificity that Burgundy demands of its producers.
Critics
Wine Spectator