Chateau Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, France 2021
(65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby red. The nose is profound and cool, with a fantastic fragrance of floral notes, cassis, blackberries, and a subtle hint of oak from barrel aging. The palate is spicy, fresh, clear, and pure like a mountain stream. The wine has excellent structure, displaying a lot of Cabernet character. This is once again pure precision, with the tannins being pronounced yet wonderfully woven together, and the acidity perfectly balanced. The finish is long, with red fruit and delicate spiciness. As always, Haut-Bailly has done an excellent job. 2026-2043+ (Tasted in November 2023 in Zurich at UGCB)
96 Pts Adrian van Velsen
Original: $172.62
-65%$172.62
$60.42
Description
(65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby red. The nose is profound and cool, with a fantastic fragrance of floral notes, cassis, blackberries, and a subtle hint of oak from barrel aging. The palate is spicy, fresh, clear, and pure like a mountain stream. The wine has excellent structure, displaying a lot of Cabernet character. This is once again pure precision, with the tannins being pronounced yet wonderfully woven together, and the acidity perfectly balanced. The finish is long, with red fruit and delicate spiciness. As always, Haut-Bailly has done an excellent job. 2026-2043+ (Tasted in November 2023 in Zurich at UGCB)
96 Pts Adrian van Velsen
