Saturday, October 29, 2005
Aromatic but tanic, Chateau Pontet Canet 1994 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium ruby, exhibiting complex aromas of leather, cedar, coffee, chocolate, violets and blueberry. Fruity on the attack with a rich body, it disappoints with its dry wood tanins on the finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 29 Oct 2005.
Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2001
Fresh, sweet but lacking in finesse, Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2001 (Margaux, Bordeaux) is medium ruby, displaying fresh sweet cranberry and smokey oak aromas. Medium bodied with young tanins, it shows mild fruit but lacks balance and finesse, and suffers from a dry tanic finish. Re-taste 3 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 29 Oct 2005.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Chateau Leoville Barton 1997
Bold and concentrated, Chateau Leoville Barton 1997 (Saint-Julien, Bordeaux) is dark ruby, displaying faint aromas of cedar and smoke, followed by an earthy palate full of concentrated blackberry, nice balance, healthy tanins and a bold finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 28 Oct 2005.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Chateau Clerc Milon 1997
Classic and clubby, Chateau Clerc Milon 1997 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium brick/ruby exhibiting aromas of pencil shavings, leather and faint prune. Sweet & ripe on the attack, it is medium bodied with good balance, a light mid palate, mature tanins and a smooth rich finish. Drink now. Socre 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 16 Oct 2005.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Le Petit Cheval 2001
Young, rich and flavored of backberry, Le Petit Cheval 2001 (Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux) is a brilliant medium ruby, displaying cedar, smoke and cassis aromas. It's rich and complex palate is smooth with concentrated balckberry/cherry flavors and strong tanins on the finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 15 Oct 2005.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Chateau Canon 1997
Light and cedar-scneted, Chateau Canon 1997 (Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux) is light ruby/brick displaying clear aromas of cedar, liquorice, vanilla and plum/cassis. Smooth and light bodied, it is well balanced with well-rounded tanins on the finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 14 Oct 2005.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Josmeyer & Fils Gewurztraminer Les Folastries 2003
Tropical & velvity, Josmeyer & Fils Gewurztraminer Les Folastries 2003 (Alsace) is bright straw with a green tinge, displaying faint tropical fruit aromas of lichee and apricot. With a creamy/velvity texture, it has ripe fruit and a faint tartness on the finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 12 Oct 1005.
Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes 2002
Fresh and quafable, Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes 2002 is light ruby displaying slate/mineral and faint raseberry aromas. Spicy with smooth tanins and faint fruit, it is a bit tart on a soft finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 12 Oct 2005.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Chateau Latour Carnet 2000
Light and aromatic, Chateau Latour Carnet 2000 (Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux) is dark ruby/purple with rich aromas of roasted coffee, smokey wood, faint prune and musk. Light bodied with good balance, it posesses elegant ripe fruit and a pleasant finish. Drink now + 5 years. Scoare 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 11 Oct 2005.
Chateau Pape Clement 1996
Rich and concentrated, Chateau Pape Clement 1996 (Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux) is dark brick, with distinct pencil and cassis aromas, rich and concentrated on the palate with plum/prune flavors, ending in a long masculin finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 11 Oct 2005.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Chateau Poujeaux 2000
Ripe and round, Chateau Poujeaux 2000 (Moulis-en-Medoc, Bordeaux) is brilliant ruby with flint, plum and smokey oak aromas. Medium bodied and full of fruit, it has good balance, rounded tanins and a young tanic bite on the finish. Re-taste in 3 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 10 Oct 2005.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Carruades de Lafite 1994
Rich and classic, Carruades de Lafite 1994 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium ruby with pronounced aromas of pencil shavings, faint cassis and roasted meat. Rich and full on the palate, it lacks fruit but displays strong tanins on the finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 9 Oct 2005.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Chateau Langoa Barton 1997
Sweet and light, Chateau Langoa Barton 1997 (Saint-Julien, Bordeaux) is medium ruby showing sweet cherry/cassis aromas coupled with sweet vanilla and faint musk. Light bodied with good balance, it's smooth tanins are coupled with sweet vanilla and spice on the palate, with a tanic finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 8 Oct 2005.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny 2001
Rich but green, Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Chambolle-Musigny 2001 (Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy) is light brick showing pre-mature aging (heat damage?), displaying earthy/steely aromas with strong blue/black berries and a tinge of green stem. Light bodied with faint tanins, slightly green fruit, it has some complexity on the palate and a rich finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 7 Oct 2005.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Chateau Beausejour 2001
Aromatic but thin, Chateau Beausejour 2001 (Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux) is medium ruby/brick, exhibiting faint smoke/cedar and sweet plum/cassis aromas. Light bodied with delicate tanins, it is woody with faint fruit and a pleasant but thin finish. Drink now + 3 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 5 Oct 05.
Chateau Dauzac 1996
Sweet and musky, Chateau Dauzac 1996 (Margaux, Bordeaux) is deep ruby/brick, displaying initial aromas of musk/sweat followed by sweet cassis and vanilla. It has a sweet ripe attack, medium body and good balance, integrated tanins and a rich finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 5 Oct 2005.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Catena Alta Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay 2001
Rich & structured, Catena Alta Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay 2001 (Mendoza) is light gold, with rich aromas of creme caramel and lichee. Rich and balanced on the attack, it shows highly concentrated fruit, good acidity and balance, and slight tartness on the long finish. Re-taste in 3 years. Score 17/20. Hogi Hyun, 4 Oct 05.