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Burgundy

Burgundy in eastern France is, if not the most famous and storied wine region in the world, certainly one of the top two or three. Its winemaking history dates from the Roman era, and its relatively small size and reputation for outstanding wines means that the best wines of Burgundy are generally among the world’s most prized – and costly – wines. At about 110,000 vineyards acres, Burgundy is only 40% as big as Bordeaux, and its system of dividing up vineyards into small, family-owned parcels makes understanding the wines of Burgundy a life-long pursuit for Burgundy enthusiasts. The three main grapes of Burgundy are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay. Burgundy is a long, narrow, north-south running region consisting of five main areas. They are Chablis in the north, Côte D’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and Beaujolais, which is just above the Rhone Valley. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown throughout most of Burgundy but Gamay is grown primarily in Beaujolais. The appellation system and rules about labeling can be confusing and the system classifies regions, villages and even individual vineyards. Grand Cru is the most prestigious appellation category, followed by Premier Cru and many village and regional appellations.

1969 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

1971 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Beaune-Greves

5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1978 Domaine Henry Lamarche Vosne-Romanee-Suchots

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1979 Louis Latour Corton Grancey

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

JS  92   
BH  91   

1983 Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St.-Jacques

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1985 Domaine Thomas-Moillard Volnay Clos des Chênes

Lightly depressed cork; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1988 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot

Light capsule condition issue; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

RP  92   
CC  17.5   

1989 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

1989 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

1992 Michel Gaunoux Pommard Grands Epenots

Light label condition issue

1993 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   

1995 Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes-Chambertin

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

1998 Joseph Roty Gevrey-Chambertin Les Fontenys

Light label condition issue

ST  92   

1998 Domaine Cachat-Ocquidant Corton Clos des Vergennes

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

2000 Domaine Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes

2001 Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee

2003 Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton

ST  93-94   
BH  93   
JR  17.5   
2 available
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2003 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

BH  93   
2 available
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2003 Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées

ST  88-91   
2 available
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2003 Domaine Parent Corton Blanc

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

2004 Hospices de Beaune Meursault Genevrieres Cuvee Baudot

2004 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

Light label condition issue

RP  92   
BH  91   
ST  90   
JR  17.5   
2 available
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