At a glance

Producer

S.C. Guillard

Region

Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$75-110

Tasting profile

Red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, hints of crushed violets, and wet earth. Classic Gevrey spice, mineral, and saline undertones.

Evolution: With age: deeper sous-bois (forest floor), truffle, leather, dried roses, subtle game, more integrated spice. Silky tannic refinement develops after 10+ years.

At peak: Elegant concentration, deepened savory complexity, tertiary notes, refined, silky mouthfeel.

Structure

Acidity

Vivid acidity typical of 2021 red Burgundy; fresh and mouthwatering.

Tannins

Moderate to firm; grippy and fine-grained, promising long evolution.

Alcohol

13.0-13.5% ABV (classic for the region and vintage)

Aging potential

High: 18-22+ years from vintage; structured, old vines, serious Gevrey terroir.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2040

Optimal window

2025 to 2043

Current status

Young but accessible; classic age-worthiness for Gevrey Vieilles Vignes.

Current condition

Promising structure: primary and early tertiary notes; should develop beautifully with 4-8+ years cellaring.

2021 is a cool, classic Burgundy vintage with bright acidity and restrained alcohol. Quality Vieilles Vignes (old vines) from Gevrey, especially from sites like Aux Corvées, reveals its full aromatic and textural depth after 8-15 years, holding well for 18-22+ years depending on storage and provenance. S.C. Guillard is a traditional, highly regarded but under-the-radar producer known for structured, ageworthy wines.

Food pairing

Roast duck breast with wild mushrooms, coq au vin, veal in a light jus, charcuterie, Comté or aged Gruyère cheese, dishes with earthy and herbaceous notes.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-17°C / 59-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Opens up aromatics and smooths initial tannin grip in youth.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

S.C. Guillard is a boutique, traditional Burgundian producer. They practice careful vineyard management with limited spraying, ploughing between rows, and focus on low intervention in both vineyard and winery. No broad chemical fertilization. No certified organic/biodynamic status, but likely low-intervention by Burgundy standards.

S.C. Guillard is a historic family estate practicing sustainable, low-intervention viticulture (lutte raisonnée), but is not certified. Small scale and local traditions generally result in a lighter touch on the environment (less chemical/herbicide usage than mass producers), but lack of certification or in-depth energy/water reporting keeps their sustainability score at a mid-level. Shipping emissions are average; packaging is traditional. Sustainable by small Burgundy standards, but not at the forefront of global eco-practices.