DRC Romanee St Vivant Grand Cru 2009 ex-do 750ml

What follows is an explication of scores at Burghound.com and the underlying taste values they reflect. While ratings may influence your decision, the ultimate judgment is your palate.

95 – 100

Truly incomparable and emotionally thrilling. A wine so rated is as good as a wine gets. By definition, it is reference standard for its appellation.

90 – 94

Outstanding. Worth a special effort to purchase and cellar and will provide memorable drinking experiences.

85 – 89

Good to High quality. Wines that offer solid quality in every respect and generally very good typicity. “Good Value” wines will often fall into this category. Worth your attention.

80 – 84

Average quality. The wine may be “correct”, unless noticeable flaws are indicated in the narrative, and provide straightforward, drinking.

76 – 79

Barely Acceptable quality. The wine is not worth your attention nor is it a good value.

75 and below

Don’t Bother. A wine with noticeable, irremediable flaws.