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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.

1986 Joseph Drouhin Aloxe-Corton

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

2002 Joseph Drouhin Bâtard-Montrachet

Lightly elevated cork

BH  93   
WA  92-93   

2009 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches

WA  93   
BH  92   
ST  91-94   
JR  16   

2011 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue

WS  92   
ST  92   
WA  91   

2017 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

WA  93   
WS  93   
JS  93   
BH  91-93   
VN  89-91   
JR  17   

2008 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

WA  93   
BH  92   

2010 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

Light label condition issue

BH  93-96   

1993 Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Lès-Beaune

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

2013 Joseph Drouhin Corton Bressandes

1994 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

2018 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune

WS  90   
JR  16   

2021 Joseph Drouhin Meursault

JS  92   
JR  16.5   

1985 Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche

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

WS  100   
BH  93   

2015 Joseph Drouhin Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage

BH  96   
WA  95-97   
ST  94-97   

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   

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+    

2005 Vincent Girardin Echezeaux

Label condition issue

BH  91-93   
ST  89-92   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

2012 Louis Latour Domaine Latour Corton

Light label condition issue

2012 Louis Latour Domaine Latour Corton