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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.

1969 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

1971 Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses Ile des Vergelesses

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

1971 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Beaune-Greves

5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1971 Domaine De Courcel Pommard Grands Clos des Epenots

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

1971 Cosson Clos des Lambrays

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

1973 Joseph Voillot Volnay Les Champans

Light label condition issue

1976 Robert Ampeau Blagny La Pièce Sous le Bois

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

1980 Domaine du Chateau de Meursault Pommard Clos des Epenots

Light label condition issue

1983 Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St.-Jacques

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

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chenes

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

1985 Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1985 Domaine Thomas-Moillard Volnay Clos des Chênes

Lightly depressed cork; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1987 Domaine De Courcel Pommard Grands Clos des Epenots

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

1988 Daniel Rion Vosne Romanee Les Chaumes

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

WS  91   

1989 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

1989 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

1990 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

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

RP  96   
BH  92   
WS  90   

1990 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  96   
BH  92   
WS  90   

1990 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches

WS  93   
CC  17   
8 available
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1990 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches

Light capsule condition issue

WS  93   
CC  17   
3 available
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1990 Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage

1990 Daniel Rion Nuits St. Georges Les Haut Pruliers

Light label condition issue

RP  90   

1991 Albert Morot Beaune Teurons

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

1992 Michel Gaunoux Pommard Grands Epenots

Light label condition issue

2 available
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