Chateau Troplong Mondot 1994

Dark and rich, Chateau Troplong Mondot 1994 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, opaque with slight browning, it displays rich aromas of smoke, oak, cassis and bitter chocolate, full bodied and dry with strong tanins, blackberry flavor and a light finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun 28 Mar 2005.

Henry Fessy Chablis 2002

Green and tart, Henry Fessy Chablis 2002 (Chablis, Burgundy) is light gold and clear, with aromas of green pepper and quince, dry with light fruit and a vegetal and tart finish. Drink now. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun 26 Mar 2005.

Chateau Pavie Macquin 2001

Smooth with rich fruit, Chateau Pavie Macquin 2001 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is deep ruby and clear, displaying waxy aromas of smoke, cassis and leather, medium bodied with rich tanins, concentrated fruit, good balance and a long fruity finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun 25 Mar 2005.

Chateau La Gaffeliere 2001

Smokey and rich, Chateau La Gaffeliere 2001 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is light ruby and clear, displaying waxy aromas of smoke and oak, it is rich and tanic with good concetration and a long tanic finish. Good potential, re-taste in 3 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun 24 Mar 2005.

Chateau Cantemerle 1998

Light and toasty, Chateau Cantemerle 1998 (Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux) is medium ruby and clear, exhibiting aromas of smoke, oak, toast and leather with highlights of cassis, light bodied with hints of blackberry and cassis, meaty, with a light and elegant finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 24 Mar 2005.

Chateau Haut Lagrange 1999

Soft and damp, Chateau Haut Lagrange 1999 (Pessace-Leognan, Bordeaux) is medium gold, with aromas of cork, damp wood and grass, light bodied with little fruit, it has a smooth palate and velvety feel, good balance and acidity and a nice finish. May be slightly corked, re-taste. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun 24 Mar 2005.

Chateau Grand Mayne 2001

Waxy and smooth, Chateau Grand Mayne 2001 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is a rich deep ruby, with smooth and waxy aromas of concentrated bluwberry, a complex palate of fresh fruit, blueberry and raseberry flavors, soft tanins good balance and a long smooth finish. Drink now + 10 years. Hogi Hyun 23 Mar 2001.

Antinori Trente Marchese Chianti Classico 1999

Concentrated and firm, the Antinori Trente Marchese Chianti Classico 1999 (Chianti) is deep ruby, showing aromas of wood, pepper and meat, concentrated and tight with notes of prune and perky tanins, it ends with a nice dry finish. Re-taste in 3 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 16 Mar 2005.

Obsidian Cabernet-Merlot 1997

Jammy and soft, the Obsidian Cabernet-Merlot 1997 (Waiheke Island, Aukland) is opake dark ruby with slight browning, with aromas of jammy red fruits, followed by soft tanins, ripe cassis, hints of pepper and a short, slightly sour finish. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun 16 Mar 2005.

Chateau Toplong Mondot 2001

Peppery and full of fruit, Chateau Toplong Mondot 2001 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is deep ruby/purple, exhibiting aromas of smoke, leather and sweet crushed grapes, medium bodied with concentrated cassis and pepper flavors, smooth tanin, good balance and a long smooth finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun 14 Mar 2001.

Bouchard Pere et Fils Macon Villages 2003

Light and tart, Bouchard Pere et Fils Macon Villages 2003 (Macon, Burgundy) is light gold with a green tint, showing aromas of green grass and raw almonds, light bodied, smooth and velvity on the palate, it has little fruit and a slightly tart finish. Retaste in 2 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun 14 Mar 2005.

Les Pagodes de Cos 2000

Mild and balanced, Les Pagodes de Cos 2000 (Saint-estephe, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, with a closed nose hinting at leather and oak, it has medium body and smooth tanins, good balance and light sweet fruit with a mild finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 12 Mar 2005.

Chateau Beau-sejour Becot 2001

Rich and delicious, Chateau Beau-sejour Becot 2001 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, bursting with fresh concentrated aromas of sweet cherry, red licorice and leather, great body revealing delicious concentrated ripe red fruits, strong rounded tanins, good balance and acidity and a long balanced finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 17/20. Hogi Hyun 11 Mar 2005.

Chateau La Dominique 1998

Full of fruit and delicious, Chateau La Dominique 1998 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is ruby with slight browning and lots of glycerin, boasting forward aromas of light cherry and cassis, leather and musk, light/medium bodied, it delivers a mouthful of ripe fruits, well rounded with good balance and acidty and a long, lingering finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun 11 Mar 2005.

Chateau Leoville Barton 2001

Concentrated and rich, Chateau Leoville Barton 2001 (Saint Julien, Bordeaux) is dark ruby, with a slight nose of sweet ripe cassis and musk, lots of concentrated fruits, oak and smoke on the palate and dry woody tanins followed by a long finish. Still young, re-taste in 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun 7 Mar 2005.

Chateau Branaire (Duluc-Ducru) 2001

Meaty but smooth, Chateau Branaire (Duluc-Ducru) 2001 (Saint-Julien, Bordeaux) is dark ruby with light browning, exhibiting aromas of leather, toasted oak, wax and raost meat, medium bodied with soft tanins and a smooth finish. Good potential, retaste in 5 years. Socre 15/20. Hogi Hyun 6 Mar 2005.

Torbreck Woodcutter’s Semillon 2003

Buttery but green, Torbreck Woodcutter’s Semillon 2003 (Barossa Valley) is light green/gold, with aromas of cat’s pee and green pepper, followed by a soft and smooth palate, a bit buttery with a hint of lemon rind bitterness and a tart finish. Retaste in 3 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 5 Mar 2005.

Chateau Lafon-Rochet 1996

Dense and heavy, Chateau Lafon-Rochet 1996 (Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux) is dark ruby, exhibiting heavy aromas of oak and smoke, followed by dense concentration but dormant fruit, heavy tanins and a tanic finish. May require 5+ years to soften, retaste in 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 5 Mar 2005.

Chateau d’Aurilhac 1998

Dry and sharp, Chateau d’Aurilhac 1998 (Haut Medoc, Bordeaux) is medium purple, with aromas of smoke and oak, weak fruit and dry sharp tanins on the finish. Avoid. Score 9/20. Hogi Hyun 4 Mar 2005.

Seville Estate Chardonnay 2001

Rich with tropical fruits, the Seville Estate Chardonnay 2001 (Yarra Valley) is light gold with a green tinge, showing abundant aromas of passion fruit, pineapple and lime, with good balance and a velvity palate, ending with a tart green mango finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun 3 Mar 2005.

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 1996

Delicate and smooth, Chateau Cos d'Estournel 1996 (Saint-estephe, Bordeaux) is medium ruby, with a delicate nose showing smokey oak and cassis, light body, round tanins, elegant but slight fruit flavor and a soft finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 17/20. Hogi Hyun, 1 Mar 2005.