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1982 Krug - Clos du Mesnil
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Very ripe and thick. Superb concentration, it gripped on the palate with the intensity of a sautern, except that the fine bubble and the acidity balance the full-bodied champagne extraordinary well. Packed with both high tone and earthy elements. Very complex and fine.
SCORE: 98
BY: rchan
1985 Krug
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Classic and balance. Everything seemed to be in harmony. Great wine that keeps you wanting for more but failed to excite.
SCORE: 95
BY: rchan
1982 Krug
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: A bit over the hill...
SCORE: 85
BY: rchan
1990 Domaine Ruinart - Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Great balance, rich body but a bit weak on the nose.
SCORE: 90
BY: rchan
1990 Domaine Ruinart - Rose
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Excellent nose of floral and raspberry flavors intertwined with citrus and toasty oak, this rose while still very young, is quite forward and drinking very well now.
SCORE: 93
BY: rchan
1988 Domaine Ruinart - Rose
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Had it several times on differnet occasions. Great expectation but failed to inspire every time. Very tight and closed. Perhaps it will turn around in the future?
SCORE: 85
BY: rchan
1985 Domaine Ruinart - Rose
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: One of my best Rose experience. The nose reminded me of a great aged chambertin. It felt like you are drinking a mixture of chambertin and montrachet. Although the finish was not quite as long as expected, it is extremely complex and full-bodied.
SCORE: 98
BY: rchan
1986 Domaine Ruinart - Rose
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Good but outclassed by the 1985.
SCORE: 89
BY: rchan
1985 Domaine Ruinart - Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Very good and balanced. Crisp and elegant. Fine.
SCORE: 90
BY: rchan
1986 Domaine Ruinart - Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Very distinct nose of truffle which I liked a lot. A bit more forward than the 85 and 90.
SCORE: 93
BY: rchan
1988 Domaine Ruinart - Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: A bit lean but very well balanced. An elegant blanc de blancs tasted more like a puligny montrachet, with toasty nose followed by a citrus and mineral mouth feel.
SCORE: 91
BY: rchan
1964 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Score only.
SCORE: 88
BY: rchan
1994 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: I have always thought this is a great Mouton since it release. It is drinking quite well young despite the tannins which is not overly powering. The wine has developed extremely well over the years, adding on complexity and softening up in texture. I found that this is a bargain among the Mouton offerings.
SCORE: 95
BY: rchan
1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: Well, it has been written and spoken and dreamt about. Yes, no doubt it is one of the best bordeaux I have ever had. Full, complex yet balance and well structured. The range of complexity is mind blogging, the richness and concentration surpassed some of the fullest bodied Aussie Shiraz and California Cab. Extra long finish that is both classic and divine.
SCORE: 100
BY: rchan
1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
RATED: 10/26/2004
COMMENTS: The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild is saturated ruby/purple colored. The wine is quite forward and full-bodied with sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, smokey and dried herbs.
SCORE: 92
BY: rchan
1989 Domaine Pegau - Reserve
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
RATED: 10/02/2004
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Barnyard. Licorice. Game. Tobacco. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Game. Caramel. Chocolate. Smoky. Tobacco. Dark Fruits.
SCORE: 90
BY: rchan
DRINK: Now
2001 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 14.2%
CASES: 18,860
RATED: 10/02/2004
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Chocolate. Woody. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Coffee. Dark Fruits.
PROFILE: Astringent Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Short Finish.
SCORE: 88
BY: rchan
1998 Domaine Pegau - Da Capo
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
RATED: 10/02/2004
AROMA: Licorice. Earthy. Game. Coffee. Eucalyptus. Smoky. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Licorice. Earthy. Game. Coffee. Alcohol. Dark Fruits.
PROFILE: Astringent Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 90 +
BY: rchan
2002 Failla Pinot Noir
(USA / California / Sonoma / Sonoma Coast)
ALCOHOL: 14.4%
CASES: 175
RATED: 10/02/2004
COLOR: Ruby.
AROMA: Barnyard. Hay/Straw. Leather. Raspberry. Bread. Strawberry. Toast.
FLAVOR: Barnyard. Hay/Straw. Leather. Jam. Asphalt. Raspberry. Bread. Strawberry. Toast.
PROFILE: Unbalanced. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Short Finish.
COMMENTS: I had high hopes for this producer but neither the pinot noir nor the syrah lived up to the expectation. It was unbalanced and too manipulated.
SCORE: 84
BY: rchan
1991 Chapoutier - Barbe Rac
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
RATED: 10/02/2004
AROMA: Barnyard. Truffles. Game. Fig. Prune. Raisin. Raspberry. Tobacco. Vanilla. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Barnyard. Truffles. Earthy. Game. Olive. Bell Pepper. Smoky. Tobacco. Vanilla. Dark Fruits.
PROFILE: Balanced. Viscous Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Surprising good for a so-so vintage. It almost developed a burgundian nose which I like a lot. It was a bit thin and hollow in the mid palate but drinking very well and very charming.
SCORE: 88
BY: rchan
1994 Chapoutier - Le Pavillon
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 10/02/2004
PROFILE: Complex. Balanced. Viscous Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: It appears to posses a duel personality. The bouquet and aroma was like a constant switching back and forth with two different profile. One being like a light-hearted floral and elegant lady and the other
like a demure captain with pure nose of cassis and other black fruits intertwined with profound richness, great complexity, and full body.

Very interesting wine that keeps your curiosity going.
SCORE: 96 +
BY: rchan
DRINK: In 5-10 years
1982 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 10/02/2004
AROMA: Pepper. Earthy. Leather. Fig. Tobacco. Toast. Cedar. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Pepper. Bacon. Asparagus. Caramel. Raisin. Plum. Burnt. Mineral. Dark Fruits.
PROFILE: Complex. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: An excellent and complex wine. The wine seemed to be still quite youthful with loads of fruit and a peppery note. (probably because it was from a magnum)
SCORE: 93
BY: rchan
DRINK: Now
1995 Jaboulet - Chevalier de Sterimberg - Blanc
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 10/02/2004
AROMA: Floral. Lime. Lemon. Almonds.
FLAVOR: Floral. Lime. Lemon. Almonds.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Lean Body. Light Tannin. Short Finish.
COMMENTS: It was plesant but nothing too exciting about the wine. Perhaps not a good bottle?
SCORE: 86
BY: rchan
1997 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 10/02/2004
PROFILE: Complex. Balanced. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Drank a bit young but it show quite promising qualities with good structure and grip. Definately better than the 1996 that I drank side by side with.
SCORE: 93 +
BY: rchan
DRINK: In 5-10 years
1996 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 10/02/2004
COMMENTS: I have had the 1996 quite a few times but the wine seems have matured a lot more my expectation. It was good but seems to be lacking a bit of substance. It could be going through an awkward phase...
SCORE: 89 +
BY: rchan
 
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