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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.

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

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

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux

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

CC  17   
MB  ****   

1971 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
BH  96   
RP  90   

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache

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

CC  19.5   
VN  92   
BH  92   

1969 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg

Light capsule condition issue; elevated cork; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  91   
CC  17.5   

1979 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti

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

JG  94   
BH  91   
WS  90   

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  93   
CC  18   
JR  17.5   
MB  ****   

1966 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

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

1969 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  92   

1952 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

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

1961 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

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

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1961 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

Heavy capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1979 Bouchard Pere et Fils La Romanee

Light label condition issue

1976 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  90   

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   

1977 Rene Engel Clos de Vougeot

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

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1969 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots

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

1969 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1978 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Bonnes Mares

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

1978 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; light 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 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg

Lightly depressed cork; 5.5 cm ullage

WA  93   

1971 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg

Lightly depressed cork; 3.5 cm ullage

WA  93