Pascal Clement
Burgundy

Based in Savigny‑lès‑Beaune in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Pascal Clément is a respected Burgundian micro‑négoce known for producing precise, elegant wines that emphasise freshness and terroir expression. Working with a trusted network of growers, he focuses primarily on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, crafting limited‑production cuvées that highlight purity, finesse, and the individuality of each appellation. His approach centres on thoughtful fruit sourcing, careful cellar work, and a commitment to transparent, site‑driven winemaking.

History and Background

Pascal Clément founded his eponymous négoce in 2012 after gaining extensive experience in viticulture and winemaking within Burgundy. Rather than inheriting vineyards, he chose the model of a négociant‑éleveur, enabling him to select grapes from high‑quality growers across the Côte d’Or. This flexibility allows him to work with fruit from multiple villages, with a particular emphasis on white‑wine appellations in the Côte de Beaune.

Clément built a modern winery in Savigny‑lès‑Beaune designed for small‑lot vinification. Each parcel is vinified separately to preserve its identity and nuances. Through strong grower relationships and strict standards, he has earned a reputation for producing finely crafted, expressive wines despite the domaine’s relatively recent establishment.

“Reminding many of the wines of Coche-Dury.”

by Charles Curtis MW, Decanter on the 00 Wines Chardonnays

Vineyard and Terroir

As a micro‑négoce, Pascal Clément does not own large vineyard holdings; instead, he sources fruit from carefully chosen sites across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. His portfolio also includes wines that would fall under the Côte Chalonnaise region.

Fruit selection focuses on sites with favourable soils (often limestone‑based or marl‑limestone) and on growers who practise sustainable viticulture, commonly lutte raisonnée or organic‑leaning methods. Parcels are chosen for low yields, healthy vineyard management, and the ability to express clear, mineral‑driven character. This approach allows Clément to produce wines that reflect Burgundy’s diversity while maintaining a consistent stylistic signature.

Winemaking Philosophy

Pascal Clément’s winemaking philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention and a deep respect for the individuality of each vineyard site. Fermentations frequently rely on native yeasts, allowing the natural microbial character of the fruit to guide the development of each wine. His white wines are produced through gentle pressing followed by extended aging on fine lees, a method that enhances texture, aromatic complexity, and overall stability. Oak is used judiciously across both whites and reds, with barrel selection and percentages carefully tailored so that the wood supports structure without obscuring the purity of fruit.

For red wines, Clément favours a refined, delicate extraction to emphasise finesse, clarity, and precision. Throughout the cellar, handling is intentionally kept to a minimum to preserve freshness and protect the subtle nuances of each climate. This restrained, terroir‑driven approach yields wines recognised for their balance, transparency, and graceful aging potential.

Signature Wines

Pascal Clément’s portfolio showcases a thoughtfully curated range of wines from select parcels across the Côte d’Or, with offerings that vary each year according to fruit availability and vintage conditions. Despite this variability, his production consistently reflects a commitment to purity, balance, and transparent expression of terroir.

At the foundation of the range are his Bourgogne Chardonnay and Bourgogne Pinot Noir, both appreciated for their precision and value. The core of his work, however, lies in village‑level cuvées, particularly white wines, from appellations such as Meursault, Puligny‑Montrachet, Savigny‑lès‑Beaune, and Aloxe‑Corton. In strong vintages, he also produces select Premier Cru wines, primarily from the Côte de Beaune and occasionally from the Côte de Nuits when exceptional fruit becomes available. The lineup changes year to year, reflecting Clément’s careful selection of parcels and growers.

Recognition and Impact

In recent years, Pascal Clément has attracted increasing attention from sommeliers, importers, and Burgundy enthusiasts who value artisanal wines made with precision and integrity. His sourcing relationships, gentle winemaking, and consistent quality have helped establish the domaine as a noteworthy contemporary voice in Burgundy. Critics and professionals frequently praise his wines for their clarity, finesse, and faithful expression of terroir.

Pascal Clément represents a modern, quality‑driven approach to Burgundian winemaking: small‑scale, meticulous, and deeply focused on terroir expression. Through close collaboration with growers and careful work in the cellar, he produces wines that offer purity, balance, and authenticity across a range of appellations. For those seeking refined, honest Burgundy that privileges finesse over power, his wines offer a compelling and elegant interpretation of the region.

2017 Clos des Papes • Chateauneuf du Pape

He blends grapes from his different plots to co-ferment in large vats, after which he then re-blends in to large 20-55 hectoliter wooden foudres (casks) to mature for 15 months. New or small barrels are never used, “I like the oak to make an indirect impact – I only want tannins from the grape skins not even the pips and certainly not the stalks” says Avril. And though it may not be widely known, this domaine has been buying corks from the same producer in Portugal ever since 1926!

The wines are no doubt enticing, garnering great praise from many publications and critics such as Wine Spectator who awarded their 2005 vintage as “Wine of the Year”, stating that “in the Southern Rhône's recent trio of great vintages starting with 2003, no other Châteauneuf-du-Pape domaine has produced better wines than Clos des Papes”. But the accolades don’t stop there, as Robert Parker followed on to pronounce the 2007 vintage “the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape made since 1978 and 1990”.

We at Ginsberg+Chan are extremely proud to be the exclusive distributors of Clos des Papes, and with good volumes of both red and white back vintages too, we can ensure you a wide range of drinking windows for your cellar.

Available Wines From Pascal Clement