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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.

2005 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Vosne-Romanee Les Malconsorts

Light label condition issue

ST  92-95   
BH  91-93   

2009 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers

Light label condition issue

RP  91-93   
VN  91-93   
BH  90-93   

2005 Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay Caillerets

BH  91-94   

2005 Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay Clos des Chenes

JR  17   

2004 Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

2007 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork

ST  94   

2005 Domaine Bertagna Corton les Grandes Lolieres

WS  95   
BH  91-93   
WA  88-90   
VN  88-91   

2000 Domaine Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes

2005 Domaine Chanson Pere et Fils Beaune Bressandes

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

WS  93   

2005 Domaine Chanson Pere et Fils Nuits-Saint-Georges

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

2005 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay Clos de la Bousse d'Or

WA  92   
BH  91-93   
ST  90+    

2005 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay En Caillerets

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

BH  91   
ST  89-91   
JR  16   

2005 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Volnay En Caillerets

Label condition issue

BH  91   
ST  89-91   
JR  16   

2001 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

ST  92+    
BH  92   

2001 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

2-bottle Lot

ST  92+    
BH  92   

2001 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

3-bottle Lot

ST  92+    
BH  92   

2000 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux

3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  91   
ST  90+    
JR  17.5   

2001 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

BH  96   
ST  94+    
WA  90-93   
JR  17.5   

2001 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes; Banded case

ST  94+    
BH  94   
WA  92-94   

2007 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg

Light label condition issue

BH  93   
WA  91   
ST  91   
JR  18   

2001 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg

3-bottle Lot

BH  94   
ST  93+    
WA  90-92   
JR  17   

2004 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

WE  95   
WA  93   
WS  93   
ST  92   
JR  18.5   
BH  92   

2008 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet

Light label condition issue

WA  91   
BH  90   
JR  16   

2003 Domaine de L'Arlot Nuits St. Georges Clos de L'Arlot

2005 Domaine de Montille Pommard Les Pézerolles

WA  92-93   
ST  92   
BH  91-93   
JR  18