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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 Dufouleur Freres Santenay des Sages

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

1969 Dufouleur Freres Santenay des Sages

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

1969 Dufouleur Freres Santenay des Sages

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

1971 Potinet-Ampeau Meursault

3.5 cm ullage

2 available
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1978 Potinet-Ampeau Pommard Les Pézerolles

11 available
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1978 Potinet-Ampeau Pommard Les Pézerolles

Lightly depressed cork; 4 cm ullage

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 du Chateau de Meursault Pommard Clos des Epenots

Light label condition issue

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

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 Coron Pere & Fils Nuits St. Georges Clos des Forets St. Georges

2 available
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1988 Faiveley Clos de Vougeot

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

RP  92   
CC  17.5   

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 Hospices de Beaune Beaune Premier Cru Cuvee Brunet elevage Dufouleur

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

1990 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons

Light label condition issue

CC  19   
ST  94   
RP  93   
WS  90   

1990 Domaine Philippe Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs

Light label condition issue

1990 Daniel Rion Nuits St. Georges Clos des Argillières

Light label condition issue

WS  93   

1992 Michel Gaunoux Pommard Grands Epenots

Light label condition issue

1993 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   

1993 Faiveley Mercurey Clos des Myglands

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

6 available
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