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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.

1991 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

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

RP  94   
BH  94   
CC  18.5   

1991 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

Lightly depressed cork; 4.5 cm ullage

RP  94   
BH  94   
CC  18.5   

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   

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

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

2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

Light label condition issue

VN  98   
WA  97   
BH  97   
JR  18.5   

2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

VN  98   
WA  97   
BH  97   
JR  18.5   

2020 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

WA  96+    
BH  96   
2 available
Bid *

2020 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

WA  96+    
BH  96   

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

Light label condition issue

WA  91   
BH  90   
JR  16   

2009 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet

BH  93   
WS  92   
ST  91   
WA  90-93   
JR  17   

2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet

VN  92   

1991 Domaine Leroy Corton-Renardes

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

BH  93   
WA  91   
WS  90   

1998 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

BH  93   

1966 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  92   

1952 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

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

2021 J.F. Mugnier Bonnes Mares

2011 J.F. Mugnier Musigny

VN  96   
WA  95   
JR  19   
ST  93-95   
2 available
Bid *

1996 Bouchard Pere et Fils La Romanee

1.5ltr

Label condition issue

WA  93-95   
BH  93   
WS  90   

2014 Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares

Light label condition issue

WA  95-97   
BH  95   
JR  18.5   

2020 Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares

4 available
Bid *

2012 Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

3-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light capsule condition issue; Light case condition issue

RP  97-99   
BH  95   

2013 Domaine Ponsot Chambertin Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

2010 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Romanee St. Vivant

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  94-97   

1999 Rene Engel Clos de Vougeot

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

BH  91-93   
ST  87-90