70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4 Cabernet Franc
Aromas of smoke-tinted red berries, violet, sous bois, and cinnamon.
Palate is refined and focused. Medium body, medium to mid plus acidity, integrated and soft tannin. Lots of savory black and red fruited characters here. At first, unrolled, fresh tobacco leaf, mint, and a bit of eucalyptus. After half an hour in the bottle, the mouthfeel expresses a lot of cigar box and mixed spices. Great tension.
Amazing wine. I agree with Jeb Dunnuck who in 2023 wrote that this Haut Bailly is ready (though I would not use the term "mature" to describe this). It's definitely in its secondary drinking windows with lots of evolutions on display here. I don't think this needs decanting. Just slowly enjoy it from the bottle to see it develop in the glass over 1-2 hours. Pure joy of classic and classy Pessac rouge. Drink now (but will definitely hold for at least 5-10 more years). 93.
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Perfect closure. Deep only garnet with a narrow clear rim. Forward nose which is completely Pessac with graphite, leather, blackberry. Palate is supremely elegant, light footed yet powerful. Truly a delight with a very nice length to the finish. Tannins super silky - a hedonistic delight.
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Dekantert. Nølende åpning, men tar seg opp nedover. Ikke samme store behag som siste flaske, som kom fra et annet parti. Noe mer voksen dag 2, større behag.
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(Château Haut-Bailly) Dark red violet color; espresso, roast coffee, oak nose; rich, tight, tart plum, cassis palate with grainy tannins, needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish
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3/24/2024 - NarunP wrote: 93 Points
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4 Cabernet Franc
Aromas of smoke-tinted red berries, violet, sous bois, and cinnamon.
Palate is refined and focused. Medium body, medium to mid plus acidity, integrated and soft tannin. Lots of savory black and red fruited characters here. At first, unrolled, fresh tobacco leaf, mint, and a bit of eucalyptus. After half an hour in the bottle, the mouthfeel expresses a lot of cigar box and mixed spices. Great tension.
Amazing wine. I agree with Jeb Dunnuck who in 2023 wrote that this Haut Bailly is ready (though I would not use the term "mature" to describe this). It's definitely in its secondary drinking windows with lots of evolutions on display here. I don't think this needs decanting. Just slowly enjoy it from the bottle to see it develop in the glass over 1-2 hours. Pure joy of classic and classy Pessac rouge. Drink now (but will definitely hold for at least 5-10 more years). 93.
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3/14/2024 - beatles wrote: 93 Points
Cool, vertical, notes of mint, herbs cool, elegant fruit, hints of tobacco, nice length. Still young.
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3/13/2024 - popopdrops Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dekantert lenge. Herlig flaske, mørk herrevin i balanse.
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2/24/2024 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 94 Points
Perfect closure. Deep only garnet with a narrow clear rim. Forward nose which is completely Pessac with graphite, leather, blackberry. Palate is supremely elegant, light footed yet powerful. Truly a delight with a very nice length to the finish. Tannins super silky - a hedonistic delight.
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2/15/2024 - popopdrops Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dekantert. Nølende åpning, men tar seg opp nedover. Ikke samme store behag som siste flaske, som kom fra et annet parti. Noe mer voksen dag 2, større behag.
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