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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.

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