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Haut Bailly 2021 (750ML)
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Frost in 2021 hit Haut-Bailly's Merlot but spared its Petit Verdot, and the blend moved with the season: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Yields came in at just 19 hl/ha, only 30% of the crop went into the grand vin, and this was the first vintage made in the estate's new cellar. Picking ran from September 27 to October 11, and the wine, which includes 10% press wine and was not chaptalized, matured in 50% new oak. Air brings out cassis, blackberry and cedar, then smoke, a stony edge and a floral lift. The palate is medium-bodied and tightly knit, with supple tannins and bright acidity, favoring freshness over richness through a long, savory finish. Open it an hour ahead for grilled ribeye, beef Wellington or a peppered sirloin.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Pessac Leognan
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Antonio Galloni
96 Points
96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2021 Haut-Bailly is incredibly poised, even if it is clearly a wine of reserve in this vintage. Its vertical build speaks of pure sophistication. Time in the glass brings out hints of dried herbs, menthol, licorice, pine, blackberry and underbrush. Most of the blend is Cabernet, so the flavor profile and overall structural feel is quite savory. I can't wait to see how the 2021 ages. It may very well surprise down the road. (Drink between 2031-2061)" 02/24
Decanter
95 Points
95 Points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter: "Seductive blackcurrant and juniper with purple floral touches on the nose. Smooth texture with high acidity giving sharp strawberry fruit balanced by both savoury and mineral touches - slate, crushed stone, smoke, violets and dark chocolate - very much in the style of the vintage with no harshness or overt opulence but instead gives a pure sense of classicism, restraint and refinement. Elegant and well structured with a long determined finish - this will continue to deliver pleasure for a long time. 10% press wine. No chaptalisation. 30% grand vin. 3.9pH. 3% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Yield 19hl/ha. First year in the new cellar." 03/22
James Suckling
97 Points
97 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "The winemaker calls this wine chic, and it is, with enticing aromas of blackcurrants, chocolate, walnuts, nutmeg, bark and forest floor. Some graphite and dark mushrooms. Medium-bodied with very integrated tannins that melt into the wine, with super length and finesse at the end. It’s the subtle texture and pure and complex fruit character that impress. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 10% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. Drinkable now, but this will age beautifully." 04/24
