René Leclerc, Bourgogne Rouge

Gevrey-Chambertin rolls off the tongue of every Burgundy lover, inspiring memories of rich fruit and deep, powerful structure framed by exotic spice and beguiling perfume. It’s enough to make any Pinot fan feel faint in the head. Oh wait: That may just be from the price tag! But no fear, if you look high and low you can still find hidden values in this hallowed Côte de Nuits commune. Our favorite example is the tried-and-true Bourgogne Rouge from the iconic Gevrey traditionalists at René Leclerc. This is not a vineyard at the border of the appellation, or even just a parcel surrounded by name brand name crus: This is 100% real Gevrey-Chambertin fruit culled from the estates numerous holdings. It has all the goods, and since it is from 2017, it is both classically styled and just entering its peak drinking window. All that for a quarter of the price that many GC fetch these days, and even less if you buy six or more—and you should buy much more! The Leclerc family are icons in the vill