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Scoring 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, the 1972 Hospices de Beaune Volnay from Henri de Villamont was holding its own! It had cherry…
2005 Louis Latour Meursault. At 11 years old, the wine is near peak scoring 17+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20. The 13.5% alcohol was acceptable. The…
The 1969 (47 year-old) queen of white Burgundy, Le Montrachaet from Bernard Grivelet, at 13% alcohol, scored 19 Dionysian points! Gold. It was creamy, soft and it lingered…
This RM Champagne Pierre Moncuit Brut , with 12% alcohol, scored 18 Dionysian points out of 20. Tiny bubbles, fresh baked bread, and a medium length aftertaste of toast makes…
Scoring 18+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20, this 12% alcohol Saint-Julien Bordeaux is nearing its peak. The 1986 Chateau Saint-Pierre is a Fourth Growth Grand Cru…
At 35 years old, the 1981 Chateau La Gaffeliere is at perfection. With 12% alcohol, it scored 18+ points on the 20-point Dionysian Scale. Today, new releases of…
With 12.4% alcohol, costing $16 (at the time when bought) now over $200, and scoring 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, the 1970 Chateau…
The 2015 Villa La Vie En Rose from Lionel Osmin has a perfect 12% alcohol for a food-Rose. It scored 16 Dionysian points and cost just under $10. It’s…
Costing about $15, with 13% alcohol, the 2008 Robert Michele Vouvray, from the Loire Valley in France, scored a fine 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. The…
With 12% alcohol, and scoring 17 Dionysian points out of 20, the Multi-Vintage H. Goutorbe Brut Rose Champagne from Ay in France’s Champagne region cost about $40. It…