1998 Chateau Haut-Maillet
Pomerol, France

13% alcohol. Decanted 1 hour prior to serving in Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glasses. Beautiful clear ruby color in the glass. Floral notes up front with some cedar and tobacco on the follow-up. This is a balanced wine that still needs some time to soften the tannins. Bold but not overpowering cherry flavor up front with a few herbal notes on the finish. Score it around 92 points overall. Drink 2005 through 2010. Re-evalauate during that timeframe.