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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.

1980 Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; label condition issue

1980 Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes

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

1980 Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; heavy label condition issue

1985 Hospices de Beaune Mazis-Chambertin Cuvee Madeleine Collignon elevage Leroy

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  91   

1985 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2 available
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1985 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage

1985 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

Lightly elevated cork; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1985 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

Lightly elevated cork; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1981 Joseph Drouhin Griotte-Chambertin

Light capsule condition issue; heavily elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

1980 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

Capsule condition issue; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

VN  94   
BH  93   

1983 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-Echezeaux

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

RP  92   
2 available
Bid *

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1985 Georges Lignier Clos St.-Denis

Light capsule condition issue; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  91   
RP  90   

1985 Pierre Ponnelle Hautes Cotes de Beaune Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin

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

1988 Louis Trapet Chapelle-Chambertin

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue