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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.

1987 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

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

WS  92   
RP  90   

1983 Louis Jadot Domaine des Héritiers Corton Pougets

Light label condition issue

ST  92   
WS  91   

1983 Louis Jadot Le Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1983 Louis Jadot Le Musigny

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

1988 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

WS  90   

1988 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

Label condition issue

WS  90   

1988 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

Light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; label condition issue

WS  90   

1985 Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche

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

WS  100   
BH  93   

1988 Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage

WS  95   

1988 Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet

Light label condition issue

WS  95   

1988 Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet

WS  95   

1980 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

Capsule condition issue; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

VN  94   
BH  93   

1985 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

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

RP  92   

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 Mongeard-Mugneret Clos de Vougeot

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   

1983 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-Echezeaux

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

RP  92   

1985 Comtes Lafon Meursault Desiree

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; label condition issue

1985 Comtes Lafon Meursault Desiree

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

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

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 Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny

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

1985 Georges Lignier Clos St.-Denis

Light capsule condition issue; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  91   
RP  90