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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.

1988 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

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

RP  92   
WS  92   
BH  92   

2009 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg

Light label condition issue

WA  97   
VN  97+    
BH  97   
WS  95   
ST  95+    
JR  18.5   

1979 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti

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

JG  94   
BH  91   
WS  90   

1997 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

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

WS  91   
JR  18   

2004 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

WE  95   
WA  93   
WS  93   
ST  92   
JR  18.5   
BH  92   

1991 Domaine Leroy Corton-Renardes

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  93   
WA  91   
WS  90   

1993 Domaine Leroy Nuits-St.-Georges Les Boudots

Capsule condition issue; elevated cork; signs of past seepage; label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  91   

1995 Domaine Leroy Pommard Les Vignots

Depressed cork

WA  92-94   
WS  92   

1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Perrières

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork

RP  99   
WS  98   
ST  96+    
BH  94   

1996 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Perrières

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  98   
ST  96+    
BH  94   

2013 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin

1.5ltr

WE  97   
WA  94   
JG  94   
ST  93+    
WS  91   
JR  16.5+    

2010 Louis Jadot Clos Saint-Denis

WE  96   
WA  94-96+    
BH  94   
ST  93-96   
WS  92   

2015 Louis Jadot Domaine des Heritiers Corton-Charlemagne

WS  96   
WE  96   
VN  92   

2010 Louis Jadot Domaine Gagey Clos Saint Denis

Light label condition issue

WE  96   
JG  95   
WA  94-96   
WS  92   

1990 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

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

RP  96   
BH  92   
WS  90   

2002 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques

WS  93   
WA  92-94   
ST  92+    
BH  90-93   
JR  17   

1988 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

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

WS  90   

2006 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
ST  95   
BH  93   

2009 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

ST  95-98   
WA  94   
WS  94   
BH  94   

1996 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes

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

WS  97   
RP  92   
ST  92-94   

1985 Hospices de Beaune Mazis-Chambertin Cuvee Madeleine Collignon elevage Leroy

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

RP  100   
WS  91   

2011 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue

WS  92   
ST  92   
WA  91   

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   

1990 Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune les Marconnets

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

WS  93   
BH  91   

2011 Bouchard Pere et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet

WS  94