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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.

2016 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee En Orveaux

VN  93   
WA  92-94   
JR  17   

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

1999 Rene Engel Clos de Vougeot

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

BH  91-93   
ST  87-90   

2013 Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin

3-bottle Lot

WS  92   
VN  92-94   
BH  92   

2013 Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin

6-bottle Lot

WS  92   
VN  92-94   
BH  92   

2001 Nicolas Potel Echezeaux

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

ST  89-91   
BH  89-92   

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

2018 Maison Roche de Bellene Grands-Echezeaux

2018 Maison Roche de Bellene Grands-Echezeaux

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  94   

1990 Louis Jadot Romanée Saint-Vivant

Elevated cork; light label condition issue

RP  94   

2017 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers

6-bottle Lot

WE  95   
VN  90-92   
BH  90-93   
JR  16.5+    

1990 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

RP  96   
BH  92   
WS  90   

2013 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin

1.5ltr

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

2009 Louis Jadot Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

Light label condition issue

ST  91-94   
VN  90-93   

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   

2019 Louis Jadot Chambertin Clos de Beze

JS  98   
WA  95-97   

1981 Joseph Drouhin Griotte-Chambertin

Light capsule condition issue; heavily elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

2016 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

JS  98   
WA  93-95   
ST  93+    
JR  17.5