Scores are awarded for the correct identification of the wine's predominant grape variety, country of origin, viticultural region, subdistrict and vintage.

WSJ: Will Lyons on Wine: The Battle of the Brains | Oxford & Cambridge University Blind Wine-Tasting Competition

Burgundians believe a wine's character is derived principally from the plot of land the vine is planted on, which is graded by a classification system based on the vineyard, village and subdistrict.

WSJ: Will Lyons on Wine: The Joyful Restraint of 2011 Burgundy