Joseph Sabon & Fils Chateauneau du Pape Clos du Mont-Olivier La Cuvee de Papet 2000

Super ripe, the Joseph Sabon & Fils Chateauneau du Pape Clos du Mont-Olivier La Cuvee de Papet 2000 (Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone) is medium brick & opaque, displaying aromas of sweet ripe cherry and slight underbrush, followed by a soft velvity palate, super ripe red fruit, good balance and a bold finish. Drink now + 3 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 31 Aug 2005.

Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 1999

Rich and highly concentrated, the Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 1999 (Castilla y Leon) is dark ruby, displaying aromas of prune/cassis and sweet vanilla, followed a palate full of rich and concentrated ripe fruit, good acidic structure and mild tanins. Possible heat damage. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 31 Aug 2005.

Domaine de Montille Pommard Les Pezerolles 1998

Stringent & earthy, the Domaine de Montille Pommard Les Pezerolles 1998 (Pommard, Burgundy) is light ruby, showing earthy/underbrush aromas interlaced with subtle cassis. Dry and tanic onf the attack, it is has some richness but is short on fruit, leaving acidity apparent on the finish. Drink now. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 30 Aug 2005.

Jean-Jacques Confuron Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 2001

Fruity, young and tanic, the Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 2001 (Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy), is light ruby and pink at the edge, exhibiting subtle aromas of sweet cherry, red liquorice and earth, followed by sweetness and acidity on the attack, medium body, mild fruit, sweet candy/liquorice flavors, present tanins, racy acidity and a mild finish. Re-taste in 5yrs. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 29 Aug 2005.

Clos du Marquis 1994

Classic but austere, the Clos du Marquis 1994 (Saint-julien, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, with an austere nose showing faint cassis, oak and leather, followed by a strict classic structure, rich tanins, faint fruit and a dry tanic finish. Drink up. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 27 Aug 2005.

Chateau Potensac 1996

Rich & firm, the Chateau Potensac 1996 (Medoc, Bordeaux) is brilliant ruby, displaying aromas of smokle, faint cassis, oak and chocolate. Rich and full bodied, it has big tanic structure, balance, toppish fruit and a long firm finish. Drink now. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, Aug 27 2005.

Domaine Daniel Colbois Chablis 1er Cru Montmain 1990

Buttery & tart, the Domaine Daniel Colbois Chablis 1er Cru Montmain 1990 (Chablis, Burgundy) is pale gold with a green tinge, displaying buttery aromas of ripe apricot and faint herbs, followed by a rich velvity palate, modest fruit, good acidity and mild tratness on the rich finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 26 Aug 2005.

Domaine Henri Perrot-Minot Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte Vielles Vignes 2003

Big and ripe, the Domaine Henri Perrot-Minot Morey Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte Vielles Vignes 2003 (Morey Saint-Denis, Burgundy) is medium ruby, with super ripe aromas of concentrated black cherry candy, faint mineral and oak, floowed with a rich and sweet attack, big body and good balance with black cherry flavors, and rounded tanins on a long finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 26 Nov 2005.

Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Le Poissenot 2000

Earthy & mild, the Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Le Poissenot 2000 (Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy) is medium ruby, exhibiting aromas of earthy minerals, followed by a light sweet attack, light fruit, faint tanins and a mild, earthy finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 26 Aug 2005.

Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis Cuvees des Grives 20

Meaty but nervous, the Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis Cuvees des Grives 2000 (Morey Saint Denis, Burgundy) is light ruby and exhibits faint aromas of cranberry, minerals and wood, followed by a thick velvity palate revealing rich tanins, mild fruit mingled with earth/underbruch, ending in a meaty tanic finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 25 Aug 2005.

Chateau Beaumont 2002

Mild & pleasant, Chateau Beaumont 2002 (Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux) is medium ruby with purple tones, exhibiting sweet cherry on the attack, followed by a light body, mild ripe fruit and tanins and a short finish. Re-taste in 3 yrs. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 24 Aug 2005.

Pascal Ricotier Chinon 1990

Mellow & rich, the Pascal Ricotier Chinon 1990 (Chinon, Loire) is medium ruby, exhibiting aromas of faint balckberry/cassis and stealy minerals, with a soft palate of melted tanins, rich mature fruit and a noble finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 24 Aug 2005.

Domaine Francois Gerbet Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits 1990

Armotic & earthy, the Domaine Francois Gerbet Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits 1990 (Hautes Cotes de Nuits, Burgundy) is medium brick, showing complex aromas of faint raseberry, earth and light oak, followed by a soft palate of rich mature fruit, earthy elements, good structure and tanins and a strong finish. Fading, drink up. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 23 Aug 2005.

Chateau La Tour Carnet 2002

Rich & ripe, Chateau La Tour Carnet 2002 (Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux) is medium ruby with aromas of smokey oak, leather and faint sweet plum/cassis. It has medium body, round and soft oaky tanins, ripe fruit, good balance and a fine finish. Drink now & re-taste in 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 23 Aug 2005.

Couley-Dutheil Les Chanteux 2004

Light and pleasant, the Couley-Dutheil Les Chanteux 2004 (Chinon, Loire) is light gold, exhibiting a plasant nose of light apricot and floral notes, followed by sweet ripe fruit on the attack and nice acidity on the finish. Drink now. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 22 Aug 2004.

Domaine Christophe Perrot-Minot Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru La Richemone 2000

Big & concentrated, Domaine Christophe Perrot-Minot Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru La Richemone 2000(Nuits Saint-Georges, Burgundy) is medium ruby, belying open and concetrated aromas of creme de cassis/mures, followed by a structured palate with rich firm tanins, highly extracted and concetrated fruit and a big finish with slightly dry tanins on the end. Re-taste in 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 21 Aug 2005.

Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru 2000

Delicate & refined, the Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru 2000 (Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy) is light ruby/purple, exhibiting a delicate and complex nose of rich cherry, faint oak and earth, followed by sweet ripe fruit on the attack, concetrated flavors of red liquorice, fine melted tanins and an etherial finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 17/20. Hogi Hyun, 20 Aug 2005.

Chateau Cantemerle 1996

Sweet and soft, the Chateau Cantemerle 1996 (Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux) is medium ruby, displaying aromas of sweet cassis, tobacco, leather and faint musk, followed with an open palate of sweet ripe fruit, acidic backbone, mild tanins and a soft finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 18 Aug 2005.

Chateau Grand Mayne 1996

Rich and concentrated, Chateau Grand Mayne 1996 (Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux) is deep ruby, displaying aromas of fresh sweet cassis and blackberry intermingled with smokey oak, followed by a rich sweet attack, big rounded tanins and a youthful long finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 15 Aug 2005.

Chateau Roc de Cambes 1991

Sweet and mild, the Chateau Roc de Cambes 1991 (Cotes de Bourg, Bordeaux) is a brilliant brick color, exhibiting aromas of sharp cassis, slight prune and sulfur, followed by a sweet fruity attack and a pleasant but soft finish. Drink up. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 15 Aug 2005.

Chateau Villa Bel-Air 2000

Ripe and smooth, Chateau Villa Bel-Air 2000 (Graves, Bordeaux) is medium ruby/purple, exhibiting smokey cassis and light prune aromas, followed by sweet ripe berries on the attack, good balance, mild tanins and a soft smooth finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 14 Aug 2000.

Chateau Potensac 1996

Sweet and mild, Chateau Potensac 1996 (Medoc, Bordeaux) is dark ruby, with light smoke, oak and elegant blackberry on the nose, followed by a mild attack, sweet fruit and a spciy finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 12 Aug 2005.

Chateau Lanessan 1996

Ripe and round, Chateau Lanessan 1996 (Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux) is medium brick with aromas of subtle smokey oak, faint cassis and green twig, followed by a rich and concentrated palate, good balance, earthy flavor and smooth tanins ending in a rich finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 11 Aug 2005.

Leon Beyer Tokay-Pinot Gris Reserve 2001

Ripe & sweet, the Leon Beyer Tokay-Pinot Gris Reserve 2001 (Alsace) is medium gold, showing sweet ripe apricot, herbs and a floral bouquet on the nose, followed by an unctuous palate filled with strong fruit balanced against good acidity and a long velvity finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 10 Aug 2005.

Mas Neuf Compostelle 2001

Plush and over-ripe, the Mas Neuf Compostelle 2001 (Costiere de Nimes) is dark ruby, displaying strong aromas of minerals, very ripe soft fruit & prunes, followed by soft plush fruit on the attack, sweet tanins, low acidity mushy mid-palate and a long finish. Drink now. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 5 Aug 2005.

Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Clos-Vougeot 2001

Complex and concentrated, the Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron Clos-Vougeot 2001 (Clos-Vougeot, Burgundy) is medium ruby, showing faints cassis and sweet red fruit aromas, followed by a concetrated palate with firm tanins and good structure, faint fruit, ending in a complex finish. Drink now + 5 years. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 2 Aug 2005.

Nicolas Potel Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2000

Closed & premature, the Nicolas Potel Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2000 (Clos de Vougeot, Burgundy) is medium ruby, displaying rich and woody aromas with a hint of raseberry. Big bodied and earthy, it posesses mild fruit and pronounced woody tanins on the finish. Re-taste in 3-5 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 2 Aug 2005.

Chateau Pichon Baron 1997

Refined & elegant, Refined & elegant, Chateau Pichon Baron 1997 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium ruby to brick, showing fine aromas of leather, faint cassis and oak, followed by an elegant structure, mature fruit, meaty rounded tanins and a long fine finish. Drink now + 3 years. Score 17/20. Hogi Hyun, 2 Aug 2005.

Chateau Haut-Batailley 1996

Open and fine, Chateau Haut-Batailley 1996 (Pauillac, Bordeaux) is medium ruby/brick, exhibiting perfumed aromas of sweet ripe cassis and smoke. Medium bodied, with soft tanins and sweet fruit, it lacks a bit of structure but ends in a pleasant sweet note. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 2 Aug 2005.

Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 1999

Earthy & structured, the Domaine Lucien Boillot & Fils Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 1999 (Pommard, Burgundy) is light ruby, displaying faint aromas of earth and minerals with a hint of red berries, backed up with rich ripe fruit, balance and a big tanic structure, but little fruit and a bit closed. Drink now + 3 years. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 1 Aug 2005.

Domaine Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 2003

Rich, earthy & balanced, Domaine Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 2003 (Pommard, Burgundy) is light ruby with pruple tones, displaying sweet fruit and faint cassis aromas, followed with a rich, earthy and velvity palate, light fruit with slight tanins on the finish. Drink now + 5 years, bottled aged several days. Score 16/20. Hogi Hyun, 1 Aug 2005.

Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Champans 2003

Earthy and ripe, the Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Champans 2003(Volnay 1er Cru, Burgundy) is bright ruby/purple, exhibiting raseberry aromas, with an earthy palate showing ripe fruit, nice acidity and a long finish. Bottle open several days, lost freshness. Re-taste. Score 14/20. Hogi Hyun, 1 Aug 2005.