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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.

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  93   
CC  18   
JR  17.5   
MB  ****   

1976 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

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

BH  90   

1976 Domaine Moillard Vosne Romanee

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1976 Domaine Moillard Vosne Romanee

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1976 Robert Ampeau Blagny La Pièce Sous le Bois

Light label condition issue

1976 Aubry Pere Et Fils Clos Vougeot

1.5ltr

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

1978 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Bonnes Mares

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

1978 Domaine Henry Lamarche Vosne-Romanee-Suchots

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

1979 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti

Light capsule condition issue; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

JG  94   
BH  91   
WS  90   

1979 Louis Latour Corton Grancey

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

JS  92   
BH  91   

1980 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

Capsule condition issue; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

VN  94   
BH  93   

1980 Domaine du Chateau de Meursault Pommard Clos des Epenots

Light label condition issue

1983 Louis Jadot Le Musigny

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

1983 Louis Jadot Le Musigny

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

1983 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-Echezeaux

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

RP  92   

1983 Pierre Gelin Chambertin Clos de Beze

1.5ltr

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

1983 Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St.-Jacques

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

1983 Jaboulet-Vercherre Nuits-St.-Georges

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

1985 Hospices de Beaune Mazis-Chambertin Cuvee Madeleine Collignon elevage Leroy

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

RP  100   
WS  91   

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   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  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   

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue