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Whites were excellent in Côte de Beaune appellations such as Corton-Charlemagne and Pernand-Vergelesses, despite difficulties with rain.

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Though the vintage is outstanding for Chardonnay and very good for Pinot Noir, the wines may be overshadowed by the remarkable 2005 vintage and by high prices

Bruce Sanderson
Posted: March 19, 2008

The 2006 vintage in Burgundy produced many excellent whites and charming reds, but the wines will be expensive--perhaps even more expensive than the 2005s, a vintage that in the long run will be the better of the two.

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2006 Burgundy Preview

Though the vintage is outstanding for Chardonnay and very good for Pinot Noir, the wines may be overshadowed by the remarkable 2005 vintage and by high prices

Bruce Sanderson
Posted: March 19, 2008

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Though the vintage is outstanding for Chardonnay and very good for Pinot Noir, the wines may be overshadowed by the remarkable 2005 vintage and by high prices

Bruce Sanderson Posted: March 19, 2008

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Posted: March 19, 2008