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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.

2003 Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Estournelles St. Jacques

ST  92   
JR  17.5   

2005 Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Estournelles St. Jacques

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  93   
WA  91-93   
ST  91-94   
BH  89-91   

2016 Domaine Dujac Chambolle-Musigny

Light label condition issue

ST  89-91   
BH  88-90   

1990 Hospices de Beaune Beaune Premier Cru Cuvee Brunet elevage Dufouleur

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

2002 Hospices de Beaune Clos De La Roche Cuvee Cyrot Chaudron elv. Remoissenet

Light label condition issue

2003 Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste elevage Louis Jadot

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WB     
WM     

2003 Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste elevage Louis Jadot

WB     
WM     

1985 Hospices de Beaune Volnay General Muteau elevage Coron Pere & Fils

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1985 Hospices de Beaune Volnay General Muteau elevage Coron Pere & Fils

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

1971 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

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

1971 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2011 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue

WS  92   
ST  92   
WA  91   

1996 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin

Light label condition issue

RP  89-92   

2013 Joseph Drouhin Corton Bressandes

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   

2015 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
WA  92   
ST  92   
BH  92-95   

1993 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   

2004 Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin

RP  91+    
ST  91+    

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+    

2007 Faiveley Pommard Les Rugiens

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90   
WE  90   

2020 Faiveley Pommard Les Rugiens

2013 Domaine Ponsot Morey St. Denis Clos du Monts Luisants Blanc Tres Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue