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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.

1967 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1979 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 5.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue; Light case condition issue

1971 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

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

1972 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  92   

1979 Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin

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

1978 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

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

BH  93   

1978 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Beaune Cent-Vignes

1962 Georges Noellat Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

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

3 available
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1971 Potinet-Ampeau Pommard Les Pézerolles

Lightly depressed cork; 4.5 cm ullage

1971 Potinet-Ampeau Volnay Santenots

Lightly depressed cork; 4 cm ullage

5 available
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1973 Jaboulet-Vercherre Vosne Romanee Les Suchots

Capsule condition issue; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

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

5 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

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

4 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

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

3 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

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

3 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

3 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Lightly elevated cork; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Light capsule condition issue; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

2 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

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

2 available
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1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage

1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Lightly depressed cork; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

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

1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 5.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 JLP Lebegue Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue