1996 d'Arenberg Riesling the Noble

Drinking at home.

1996 d'Arenberg Riesling The Noble - still great and improving.

1995 La Doriane

Drinks at brown.

1995 Guigal La Doriane - obviously this is hard to find, and under appreciated by Asians.  I was afraid it would be a little too old, but it wasn't.  It was full-bodied, lots of oak, very aromatic but not as light as the Laurus Côtes-du-Rhône.  Very enjoyable.  Was a little drunk after finishing this wine without dinner.

Bought from Eslite for TWD 2,520.

Billecart-Salmon Brut

1993 Montelena and La Mission

Dinner at Blue.

1993 Montelena Estate Cabernet - full-bodied with good tannins and concentration.  Sweet on the palate.  Delicious but was drunk too quickly by everyone.

Bought from Seibu for HKD 595.

1993 La Mission Haut-Brion - this was opened and decnated about 45 minutes to 1 hour before we drank it.  A classic, finesse Bordeaux blend.  Nose of minerals, moss and earth.  Not much fruit in comparison to the Montelena.

Bought from Eslite for TWD 2,640.

1995 Vieux Télégraphe and Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny

Dinner at Lava.

1995 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" - this was very closed when first opened.  It is a powerful wine, not like the Beaucastel at all.  Lots of minerals and fruit.  Full-bodied and high in alcohol.  With time it opened up and improved, although at one point I thought I smelled olives!  It needs at least an hour.

Bought from Apex for HKD 270.

1995 Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny - this was a really good wine!  The nose was very nice, with berries and vanilla.  A friend smelled chocolate.  It was very soft.  A wine with finesse, not overpowering.  Good finish.

Bought from Vinum for SGD 98.