Philippe Leclerc, Bourgogne Rouge “Les Bons Bâtons”

During a short trip to Beaune several months ago, Remoissenet GM and Burgundy insider Pierre Rovani invited us to an intimate dinner, where we savored some of their decades-old wines and learned all sorts of insider tips—including which vineyard sites performed best. When we asked what he thought to be one of the great overperforming sites for Pinot Noir, his eyes sparked. He glanced around, as if checking for eavesdroppers, and then looked us right in the eyes while exclaiming in his signature baritone voice, “Bons Bâtons is the best Bourgogne vineyard. Period.”We were beyond thrilled to hear it, mostly because at that very moment we had a shipment of 2015 Philippe Clerc’s “Les Bons Bâtons” making its way to our warehouse. Upon telling Pierre, he gave a deep nod of approval—when one of the world’s most renowned wine tasters endorses your purchase, it’s an incredibly reassuring feeling. Handcrafted by Philippe LeClerc, a staunchly traditional and highly praised producer, today’s 2015 s