Haut Bailly II 2025 (750ML)

95-96 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "A very fine-tannined young red with blackberries, black currants and crushed stone character. It is medium-bodied with a lovely finish. Very classy for a second wine. 50% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon, 6% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc." 04/26

91-93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2025 Haut-Bailly II is a gorgeous, wonderfully classy wine. The aromatics are especially prominent. Rose petal, dried herbs, mint, blood orange and cinnamon lend an exotic flair. Medium in body, with silky tannins and fine balance, the Haut-Bailly II is a delight." 04/26

90-92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2025 Haut-Bailly II has a relatively straightforward bouquet with brambly red fruit, cranberry and raspberry, a touch of black olive/iodine and sous-bois in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, touches of graphite infusing the red fruit, a little granular in texture, with a slight balsamic edge on the finish. Give this a couple of years in bottle. Good potential." 05/26

91-94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "A juicy, elegant, perfumed Pessac, the 2025 Château Haut-Bailly II is the second wine of Haut-Bailly and checks in as 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Ripe black cherries, graphite, flowers, and spice all define the nose, and on the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure, and pretty, with supple tannins and nicely integrated acidity. It hit 13.4% alcohol with a pH of 3.6." 05/26

93 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: "High peony aromatics followed by slate and wet stones, this is sappy, well paced, black fruits, full of energy. Harvest September 4 to 22, 26.6hl/ha yield (30hl/ha average in Pessac overall), 45% of production in the 2nd wine, 30% new oak." 04/26

93 Points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter: "Slightly dried herb aromatics, red berries – cranberry and raspberry leaf. Quite high toned, almost tart acidity gives a brisk and upfront profile. Sleek with a crushed stone, powdery texture and slightly tight, liquorice spiced edges to the tannins. Lots of juiciness, mouthwatering acidity and brightness overall. Once this settles this will be lovely but it’s a little tense at the moment but with power, concentration and a long length with dried mint and clove spice. 4% Cabernet Franc completes the blend." 03/26