"I’ve got to be honest: I don’t buy a lot of Burgundy wine. Pinot Noir may be my favorite wine grape, and Burgundy, its homeland, arguably makes the best Pinot Noirs in the world. But between the inherent fickleness of the grape and the division of Burgundy vineyards into smaller and smaller parcels with each generation (not to mention the current tariffs), values can be hard to come by. That’s why I’m so enthusiastic about Albert Bichot’s Origines Pinot Noir. Now run by the sixth generation of the founding family, Albert Bichot has been a major player in the region for almost two hundred years. Though bottles of their vineyard-specific wines can fetch hundreds of dollars, this wine made from grapes grown throughout Burgundy is a fantastic deal. With deliciously ripe red fruit flavors balanced by just a hint of earthiness, it should appeal equally to fans of both old- and new-world wines." -Wine Consultant, David Mahoney