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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.

2006 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
ST  95   
BH  93   

2021 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  92   
WA  90   
BH  90-93   

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   

2002 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles

WA  93-95   
ST  92+    

2021 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles

Light capsule condition issue

WS  95   
VN  95   
BH  94-96   
WA  93+    

2016 Domaine Dujac Chambolle-Musigny

Light label condition issue

ST  89-91   
BH  88-90   

1995 Domaine Dujac Morey-St.-Denis

Light label condition issue

2016 Domaine Dujac Morey-St.-Denis 1er Cru

Light label condition issue

VN  90   
ST  90-92   
JR  17   

2015 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts

WA  96+    
VN  96   
BH  95   
JR  17+    

2011 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

Light label condition issue

VN  93   
ST  92-94   
BH  92   
JR  17.5   

2014 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

Light label condition issue

2015 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

2016 Domaine Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts

Light capsule condition issue

VN  93   
BH  93   
WA  92-94   

1990 Hospices de Beaune Beaune Premier Cru Cuvee Brunet elevage Dufouleur

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

2002 Hospices de Beaune Clos De La Roche Cuvee Cyrot Chaudron elv. Remoissenet

Light label condition issue

2003 Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste elevage Louis Jadot

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2003 Hospices de Beaune Corton Cuvee Docteur Peste elevage Louis Jadot

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

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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   

1985 Hospices de Beaune Volnay General Muteau elevage Coron Pere & Fils

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1985 Hospices de Beaune Volnay General Muteau elevage Coron Pere & Fils

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

1999 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Rouge

Light label condition issue

1961 Maison Leroy d'Auvenay Bourgogne

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

1971 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

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

1971 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2011 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Light capsule condition issue

WS  92   
ST  92   
WA  91