Chateau Rouget 1998

Waxy and dry, Chateau Rouget 1998 (Pomerol, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, showing waxy aromas of camphor, smoke and blackberry, followed by a full velvety palate, good concetration, and dry tanins lingering on the finish. Re-taste in 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 30 Apr 2005.

Louis Jadot Grange Magnien Macon-Blanc Villages 2003

Light and Tart, the Louis Jadot Grange Magnien Macon-Blanc Villages 2003 (Macon, Burgundy) is light gold with a tinge of green, exhibiting aromas of quince, lime and faint green bean, it is light bodied with a smooth palate, but weak fruit reveals too much acidity and ends in a short finish. Avoid. Score 12/20. Hogi Hyun, 30 Apr 2005.

Chateau La Tour Figeac 1998

Light and woody, Chateau La Tour Figeac 1998 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) is deep ruby and clear, displaying complex aromas of camphor, vanilla, wax, smoke and faint grape juice, it is light bodied but rich in fruit, has a full palate and smooth tanins ending in a slightly tanic finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun 28 April 2005.

Chateau Montrose 2001

Closed down, the Chateau Montrose 2001 (Saint-estephe, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, with a tight nose hinting at smokey oak and leather, a closed palate showing faint cassis, slightly tanic with a rich full finish. Re-taste in 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 28 Apr 2005.

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 1990 (Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux)

Masculin, rich and smooth, the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 1990 (Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux) exhibits fine aromas of smoke, camphor, leather and creme de cassis, with medium body and a smooth velvity palate, good balance, rounded tanins and a nice tanic bite on the finish. Drink now. Score 17/20. Hogi Hyun.

Chateau Giscours 1990 (Margaux, Bordeaux)

Elegant and fine, the Chateau Giscours 1990 (Margaux, Bordeaux) is a brilliant ruby, with aromas of violets, crushed strawberries, blueberry and faint smokey oak, followed by a light and elegant palate, melted tanins, ripe plum and mature fruit tastes and a fine finish. Dinrk now. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun 25 Apr 2005.

Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2002 (Chablis, Burgundy)

Tight and green, the Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2002 (Chablis, Burgundy) is light gold with a closed nose showing grassy aromas, slight fruit on the palate, good balance but still green, good finish. Re-taste in 5 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun.

Chateau Maucaillou 2001

Light and smokey, Chateau Maucaillou 2001 (Moulis, Bordeaux) is medium brick, with a slight nose displaying green wood, leather and a lot of smoke, it is light bodied with woody tanins, slight sweet fruit and prunes, and a light finish. Re-taste in 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 22 Apr 2005.

Chateau Pichon Baron 1990 (Pauillac, Bordeaux)

All meat, minerals and muscle, the Chateau Pichon Baron 1990 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, exhibiting aromas of meat, minerals and faint cassis, full bodies with good concentration and rounded tanins, a hint of rust before a big finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun.

Chateau Pichon Baron 1995 (Pauillac, Bordeaux)

All meat and musk, the Chateau Pichon Baron 1995 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium ruby/purple, with aromas of musk, light cassis, leather and oak, with a meaty palate, weak fruit exposing firm tanins and a green bite on the finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun.

Chateau Petit Village 1989

Vegetal and slightly sour, the Chateau Petit Village 1989 (Pomerol, Bordeaux) is light ruby with a faint nose of sour berries, milky on the palate with sweet fruit, melted tanins and and earthy, vegetal finish. Drink now. Score 11/20. Hogi Hyun.

Chateau Petit Village 1996 (Pomerol, Bordeaux)

Faint with hints of barnyard, the Chateau Petit Village 1996 (Pomerol, Bordeaux) is light ruby {poorly decanted}, with initial aromas of barnyard giving way to sweet cassis and faint leather, light bodied with slight fruit and a faintly tanic finish. Drink now. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun.

Chateau de Suduiraut 1997

Sweet with tangy citrus, the Chateau de Suduiraut 1997 (Sauternes, Bordeaux) is deep gold, with aromas of dried apricot, honey and candied orange peel, showing sweet tangy acidity and a buttery yet zesty finish. Drink now + 15 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun.

"S" de Suduiraut 2003

Blending nut and fruit aromas, "S" de Suduiraut 2003 (Sauterne, Bordeaux) is light gold with open aromas of apricot, cantalope and hazelnut, with a creamy palate of nuts and oak, weak fruit with a hints of green and a woody finish. Re-taste in 2 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun

Chateau Pichon Lalande 1997

Rich and elegant, Chateau Pichon Lalande 1997 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is light ruby, displaying aromas of smoke, leather, oak and light fruit, light bodied but with a rich and full palate, it ends in an elegant finish. Drink now. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun 18 Apr 2005.

Chateau Pavie 1997

Elegant, fine and light, Chateau Pavie 1997 (Saint-emilion, Bordeaux) exhibits fine aromas of raseberry and cherry, prune and a touch of smoke and leather, it is light bodied with smooth melted tanins, and ripe sweet fruit on the finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 18 Apr 2005.

Chateau Pichon Baron 2001

Smooth and rich, Chateau Pichon Baron 2001 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, exhibiting waxy aromas of tobacco, leather, soft oak and sweet raseberry and cassis, it is medium bodied with sweet fruit, balance and a rich palate, ending in a long fine finish. Drink now + 10 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun 15 April 2005.

Chateau Clerc Milon 1998

Rich but stringent, Chateau Clerc Milon 1998 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is deep ruby and purple at the edge, displaying aromas of leather, tobacco, cedar, chocolate and faint cassis, its week fruit reveals heavy aidity and dry wood tanins, slightly green on the finish. Avoid. Score 12/20. Hogi Hyun 12 Apr 2005.

Chateau Gruaud Larose 2001

Rich and smokey, Chateau Gruaud Larose 2001 (Saint-julien, Bordeaux) is medium ruby and clear, displaying rich waxy aromas of meat, blueberry, smokey oak and leather, light bodied with a slight acidic tinge, round tanins and a little dry on the finish. Re-taste in 5 years. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun 14 Apr 2005.

Allegrini La Grolla 1999

Mature and long, the Allegrini La Grolla 1999 is deep purple with aromas of smoke, oak and faint blueberry and violets, a mature palate and fruit, tanic structure and long finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun.