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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.

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   

1988 Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  90   

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

1988 Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux

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

BH  91   
RP  90   
WS  90   

1983 Pierre Gelin Chambertin Clos de Beze

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1983 Prince Florent de Merode Corton Bressandes

Lightly depressed cork; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1985 Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Combes aux Moines

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

RP  90   

1983 Rene Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St.-Jacques

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

1985 Domaine Thomas-Moillard Volnay Clos des Chênes

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

1988 Comte Senard Corton Clos du Roi

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1986 Domaine Jean Philippe Marchand Charmes-Chambertin

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue