[3][4][5][6][7][8] The Guide Hachette uses blind tasting panels to evaluate wines by appellation.
[9] Only the most recently bottled vintage is allowed to be submitted for blind tasting.
[7][9] The top rated wines are subject to a second round of blind tasting.
[7] After the second tasting, the panel votes on one or two wines to receive Coup de Coeur [Judges' Favorite].
[7] The Coup de Coeur is considered to be the highest recommendation.