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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.

1987 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche

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

CC  18.5   
RP  90   

1987 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche

Lightly elevated cork; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   
RP  90   

1987 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   
RP  90   

1987 Domaine Dujac Clos St. Denis

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1983 Hospices de Beaune Mazis Chambertin Cuvee Madeleine Collignon Coron Pere et Fils

Light capsule condition issue; 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; light label condition issue

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

1983 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

Light label condition issue

1983 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

3 cm ullage or better; 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

1985 Joseph Drouhin Morey-St.-Denis

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

1980 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

Capsule condition issue; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

VN  94   
BH  93   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

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

RP  92   

1989 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

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

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

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   

1988 Hubert de Montille Pommard Les Rugiens

Lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

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

1983 Lupe-Cholet Comte de M. de Lupe Bourgogne Rouge

Light capsule condition issue; depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1980 Jean-Baptiste Bejot Pommard

Label condition issue; writing on label