We’re pleased to welcome back an old friend of the store, the Thevenet Bourgogne Rouge. The Thevenet brothers own a sizable Domaine in and around the villages of Saint-Veran and Pierreclos, most of it planted to the Chardonnay this part of southern Burgundy is known for. This one vineyard – called Les Clos – is a patch of clay reserved for Pinot Noir. There is nothing particularly fancy about the Thevenet style; they simply set a high standard for quality grapes and take no shortcuts in the cellar. The result is perfect balance in a wine that compares favorably to far more expensive Pinot Noir. Aromas of plumb black cherry, baking spice and potting soil, plus a touch of underbrush stand out as unmistakable for anything but Burgundy. The palate is silky textured, with fresh cherry and orange peel over clay soil and garden herbs. Serve this with the classics of local cuisine like Coq au Vin, or a cheese board featuring Comté.