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Côte d'Or

The Côte d’Or literally means the “slope of gold” and to Burgundy collectors it is sacred ground. It is home to most fabled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in the world, as well as historic domaines that trace their traditions back hundreds of years. The 30-mile long ridge stretches from just south of Dijon on the north to a little past Santenay in the south. At its widest, the Côte d’Or is a mere 1.5 miles across and sometimes it is merely a few hundred yards across. During several geological periods shifting sea beds left calcium-rich shellfish deposits on the ridge, creating unique, rocky soils that have become excellent vineyards. The Côte d’Or is further divided into a north and south. The Côte de Nuits is more or less the northern half, and is most famous for its Pinot Noir, while the Côte d’Beaune is the southern half, and is especially noted for its Chardonnay.

2003 Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Estournelles St. Jacques

ST  92   
JR  17.5   

2005 Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Estournelles St. Jacques

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  93   
WA  91-93   
ST  91-94   
BH  89-91   

2016 Domaine Dujac Chambolle-Musigny

Light label condition issue

ST  89-91   
BH  88-90   

1990 Hospices de Beaune Beaune Premier Cru Cuvee Brunet elevage Dufouleur

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

2002 Hospices de Beaune Clos De La Roche Cuvee Cyrot Chaudron elv. Remoissenet

Light label condition issue

2003 Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste elevage Louis Jadot

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WB     
WM     

2003 Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste elevage Louis Jadot

WB     
WM     

1985 Hospices de Beaune Volnay General Muteau elevage Coron Pere & Fils

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1985 Hospices de Beaune Volnay General Muteau elevage Coron Pere & Fils

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

1971 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1971 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2011 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue

WS  92   
ST  92   
WA  91   

1996 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin

Light label condition issue

RP  89-92   

2013 Joseph Drouhin Corton Bressandes

1988 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot

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

RP  92   
CC  17.5   

2006 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  92   
BH  91-93   

2006 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons

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

ST  92   
BH  91-93   

2015 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
WA  92   
ST  92   
BH  92-95   

1993 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   

2004 Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin

RP  91+    
ST  91+    

2006 Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin

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

BH  92-94   
ST  91+    
JR  17.5   

2019 Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin

Light label condition issue

WA  93-95   
VN  93-95   
JR  16.5+    

2007 Faiveley Pommard Les Rugiens

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90   
WE  90   

2020 Faiveley Pommard Les Rugiens

2013 Domaine Ponsot Morey St. Denis Clos du Monts Luisants Blanc Tres Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue