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Chateau Haut-BaillyPessac-Leognan 2016
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While the estate known as Chateau Haut-Bailly dates back to 1461, its wine production began in 1530, falling into the hands of the de Leuvarde and Le Bailly families in 1630. It was purchased in 1998 by Robert G Wilmers, a Harvard-educated banker, and his French wife Elisabeth and under their care, the estate has begun producing some of the best wines in its history. The cellars and production procedures were renovated and modernised and this year, the Chateau itself was awarded government recognition of its cultural and vinious heritage.
While the estate known as Chateau Haut-Bailly dates back to 1461, its wine production began in 1530, falling into the hands of the de Leuvarde and Le Bailly families in 1630. It was purchased in 1998 by Robert G Wilmers, a Harvard-educated banker, and his French wife Elisabeth and under their care, the estate has begun producing some of the best wines in its history. The cellars and production procedures were renovated and modernised and this year, the Chateau itself was awarded government recognition of its cultural and vinious heritage.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
- Type53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
- Size750mL
- RegionPessac-Léognan
- Current Vintage2016
- Standard Drinks8
- Alcohol Volume14%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChateau Haut-Bailly
- ClosureCork
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Vintage 2016
98 points
The 2016 Haut-Bailly is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. The nose opens with beautiful floral notes of violets and lavender accented with earthy notions and sparks of crushed rocks over a core of kirsch, cassis and wild blueberries. Full-bodied, rich and seductive, it has layer upon layer of red, black and blue fruits intermingled with earth and mineral hints leading to a very long, perfumed finish.
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James Suckling
Prestigous American wine reviewer for jamessuckling.com
Vintage 2016
98 points
Wonderful aromas of tobacco, sweet fruit and licorice follow through to a full body with ultra-fine tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Love the length and subtlety to this young wine. Gorgeous. Drink after 2024.
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