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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.

1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Perrières

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork

RP  99   
WS  98   
ST  96+    
BH  94   

1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Perrières

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  98   
ST  96+    
BH  94   

1995 Dominique Laurent Mazis-Chambertin

WS  98   
WA  92-95   

1996 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

WS  97   
RP  92   
ST  92-94   

1993 Domaine Claude Dugat Charmes-Chambertin

RP  96   
WS  90   

1990 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

RP  96   
BH  92   
WS  90   

1995 Robert Groffier Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers

Light label condition issue

WS  95   

1990 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons

Light label condition issue

CC  19   
ST  94   
RP  93   
WS  90   

1990 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

WS  95   
BH  92   
RP  90   
JR  18   

1996 Serafin Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
WA  88-90   

1996 Serafin Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers

WS  94   
ST  93   
WA  91-93   

1996 Dominique Laurent Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  94   
ST  90-93   

1990 Daniel Rion Nuits St. Georges Clos des Argillières

Light label condition issue

WS  93   

1996 Bouchard Pere et Fils La Romanee

1.5ltr

Label condition issue

WA  93-95   
BH  93   
WS  90   

1991 Domaine Leroy Corton-Renardes

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  93   
WA  91   
WS  90   

1990 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

RP  92   
BH  92   
WS  90   
JR  18   
CC     

1990 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay En Caillerets

Elevated cork; light label condition issue

WS  91   

1997 Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

WS  91   
WA  90-92   
ST  90   

1997 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

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

WS  91   
JR  18   

1994 Jayer-Gilles Nuits-St.-Georges Les Damodes

Depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

WS  90   

1994 Jayer-Gilles Nuits-St.-Georges Les Damodes

Depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  90