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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.

2009 Louis Jadot Bâtard-Montrachet

WA  95   
ST  93   
BH  91-94   
JR  17.5   

2015 Louis Jadot Bâtard-Montrachet

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
ST  93   
BH  91-94   
WA  90-92   

2020 Domaine Dujac Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes

WA  91-93   
VN  91-93   
JR  16.5   

2020 Domaine Dujac Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes

Lightly depressed cork

WA  91-93   
VN  91-93   
JR  16.5   

2006 Maison Leroy Savigny Les Beaune

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

2000 Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot (Blanc)

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

WS  93   

2017 Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchere

WA  94-96   
ST  94-96   
BH  94   
JR  17.5   

2008 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits-St.-Georges Aux Murgers

Signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

ST  88-91   

1993 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

CC  18.5   

1993 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

CC  18.5   

2012 Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

ST  91   
WA  90-92   
BH  90   

2015 Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

JD  94   
ST  91-92   
BH  89-91   
JR  16.5+    

2017 Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

WA  92+    
BH  90   

2017 Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

WA  92+    
BH  90   

2018 Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre

WA  90-92   
BH  90   

2013 Arnoux-Lachaux Chambolle-Musigny

Light label condition issue

2009 Arnoux-Lachaux Nuits St. Georges Clos des Corvees Pagets

BH  90-92   

2020 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs

WA  95+    
VN  95-97   
JR  18+    

2011 Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St.-Jacques

VN  96   
WA  92   
WS  92   
JR  17   

2016 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault Genevrieres Cuvee des Pierre

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

ST  93+    

2010 Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Aux Beaux Bruns

WA  92-94   
VN  92-94   
BH  90-93   

2005 Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras

WA  94-95   
BH  93   
ST  90-93   

2012 Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras

ST  94+    
BH  91-94   

2014 Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras

ST  93   
WA  92   
BH  92-94   

2015 Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras

WA  93-95