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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.

1996 Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenots du Milieu

1.5ltr

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1996 Domaine Georges Mugneret (Mugneret-Gibourg) Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes

Lightly depressed cork

ST  90   
WA  89-91   

1996 Domaine Georges Roumier Morey-St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere

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

WA  93   
RP  89-90   

1990 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

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

RP  96   
BH  92   
WS  90   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

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

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

Elevated cork; light label condition issue

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork

RP  94   

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   

1999 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny

1995 Domaine Georges Roumier Corton-Charlemagne

Light label condition issue

WA  93   
ST  92+    

1999 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

1997 Domaine Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin Les Combottes

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; 4 cm ullage

WA  94   
ST  90-92+    

1997 Domaine Leroy Gevrey-Chambertin Les Combottes

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

WA  94   
ST  90-92+    

1999 Domaine Bachelet Charmes Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Heavily elevated cork; light label condition issue

BH  93   

1995 Domaine Leroy Pommard Les Vignots

Depressed cork

WA  92-94   
WS  92   

1993 Domaine Leroy Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons

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

1999 Domaine Bizot Vosne Romanee Les Reas

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1996 Bouchard Pere et Fils La Romanee

1.5ltr

Label condition issue

WA  93-95   
BH  93   
WS  90   

1992 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

Lightly depressed cork; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1992 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage

1992 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

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

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