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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.

1937 Hospices de Beaune Volnay Cuvee Blondeau elv. Camille Giroud

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux

Light capsule condition issue; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux

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

1972 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 5.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
CC  17   

1988 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot

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

RP  92   
CC  17.5   

1989 Domaine F & L Saier Clos des Lambrays

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

1990 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
3 available
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1990 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  93   

1991 Domaine Leroy Corton-Renardes

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

BH  93   
WA  91   
WS  90   

1991 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

1993 Domaine Leroy Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons

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

1993 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

Light label condition issue

2 available
Bid

1993 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

1995 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

WS  93   
WA  89-92   
3 available
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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   

1996 Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenots du Milieu

1.5ltr

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1996 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

3 available
Bid

1998 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux

Light label condition issue

ST  89-92   

2000 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

BH  91   
3 available
Bid

2000 Henri Gouges Nuits-St.-Georges Les St.-Georges

1.5ltr

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

WA  92   
ST  91   
BH  89-92   

2002 Domaine Leroy Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  92   
WA  91   

2002 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles

ST  92-95   

2002 Domaine Maume Mazis-Chambertin

WA  93   
BH  93   
3 available
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2002 Henri Gouges Nuits St.-Georges Clos des Porrets St.-Georges

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WA  92-93   
BH  90   
ST  89-92   
JR  17   

2003 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet

Light label condition issue

ST  92   
WA  90-92   
BH  90-92   
2 available
Bid *