When legendary importer Neal Rosenthal first visited Jean-Claude Thévenet 43 years ago, the domaine was just short of 8 acres. But Rosenthal recognized something special: here was a family that didn't just grow grapes—they were nurserymen in the “sweet spot” town of Bussières, propagating the finest clonal material for estates across southern Burgundy. 

Over four decades, the partnership between Rosenthal and the Thévenet family has weathered every vintage, market shift, and generational transition. When Jean-Claude passed away way too young in 2008, his wife Hélène and their three sons: Benjamin, Jonathan, and Aurélien—carried forward with the same zeal that made their father so respected.

Today, the domaine spans 74 acres across Pierreclos and neighboring villages, with holdings in some of the Mâconnais’ most promising terroirs. Their Bourgogne Rouge “Les Clos” comes from south-facing vineyards in Bussières, where clay soils at 350 feet elevation are the ideal habitat for Pinot Noir in warm years. Careful pigeage and remontage during fermentation preserve the wine's fresh, vibrant character alongside its deeper blackberry notes.

Why You'll Love It

• Nurserymen know best: Generations of selecting and propagating vines means the Thévenet family works with superior genetic material. When your day job is choosing the best clones for Burgundy's top estates, your own vineyards benefit.
  

• The Rosenthal seal of approval: 42 years of continuous partnership with one of America's most discerning importers isn't luck—it's consistency at the highest level. Rosenthal’s fidelity is hard-won, which tells you everything you need to know.

How to Serve It

• Serve slightly cool at 58-62°F in Burgundy stems.
  

• Drink now through 2030—this has the structure to continue to develop.
  

• Perfect with roasted duck breast, risotto alla Milanese, or grilled steelhead with tzatziki.