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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.

2015 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

2016 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

Light capsule condition issue

VN  93   
BH  93   
WA  92-94   

2015 Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

2011 Domaine Bachelet Charmes Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WA  96   
VN  93   
BH  93   

2002 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot

Lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
BH  93   
ST  92   

2014 Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin

Light label condition issue

WS  92   
VN  92   
WA  89-91   
JR  16.5   

2009 Louis Jadot Chambertin Clos de Beze

Light label condition issue

ST  96   
BH  93-95   
WA  92-95   

2016 Louis Jadot Chambertin Clos de Beze

Light label condition issue

WA  94-96   
ST  94-96   
BH  93-95   

2005 Domaine Ponsot Griotte-Chambertin

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue; partially exposed cork

WA  92-94   
ST  92-95   
JR  18.5   
BH  92-95   

2002 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles

WA  93-95   
ST  92+    

2014 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny

Light label condition issue

WA  89-91   

2019 Vincent Girardin Bâtard-Montrachet

Light label condition issue

WA  95+    
VN  92   

2009 Domaine Georges Mugneret (Mugneret-Gibourg) Nuits-St.-Georges Les Chaignots

WA  91-93   
BH  90-92   
ST  89-92   
JR  17   

2013 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin

1.5ltr

WE  97   
WA  94   
JG  94   
ST  93+    
WS  91   
JR  16.5+    

1993 Clos de Tart

Light label condition issue

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

2018 Maison Roche de Bellene Grands-Echezeaux

1934 Reserve des Caves de la Reine Pedauque Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue; previously decanted

1934 Reserve des Caves de la Reine Pedauque Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue; previously decanted

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

2018 Domaine Cecile Tremblay Chambolle Musigny Les Cabottes

WA  91-93   
BH  89-91   

2016 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

2016 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

Lightly elevated cork

2013 Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin

3-bottle Lot

WS  92   
VN  92-94   
BH  92   

1938 F. Chauveau Charmes-Chambertin

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