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HAUT BAILLY 2011
  • HAUT BAILLY 2011
  • HAUT BAILLY 2011
HAUT BAILLY Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux rouge 2011

Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux Red

€90,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

Right from the attack, Haut Bailly 2011 asserts itself with a remarkable balance and a fine precision of texture. In this more delicate vintage that demanded great rigor, the wine takes advantage of a fresh structure to unfold aromas of ripe black fruit, noble cedar, and fine spices with subtly tertiary nuances. The substance, perfectly positioned and held together by polished tannins, promises a very fine cellaring potential.

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Producer:Chateau Haut-Bailly
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The 2011 Château Haut-Bailly has tough shoes to fill following the 2009 and 2010, yet it's clearly an outstanding wine. More medium-bodied, focused, and firm, yet with a complex, layered style, it shows the tannins of the vintage, but the overall balance here is spot on and it has beautiful purity of fruit. It's not one to hide away in the cellar, but it will unquestionably evolve gracefully over the coming decade.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Haut-Bailly, a Cru Classé de Graves in Pessac-Léognan, has embodied Bordeaux elegance for centuries. Its history began with the Le Bailly family, whose name still resonates today. More recently, Daniel Sanders left his mark on the estate, before Bob Wilmers took over. Now, Véronique Sanders leads this jewel of Pessac-Léognan, perpetuating a legacy of quality and refinement. The wines of Château Haut-Bailly are distinguished by their silky texture, aromatic complexity, and great sensuality. The grand vin rouge, Haut-Bailly, is the most accomplished expression of this exceptional terroir—a racy and profound Pessac-Léognan. The estate also produces Haut-Bailly II, another beautiful expression of the appellation. It is said that the château’s subsoil holds the remains of an ancient Roman villa, testifying to a very long viticultural vocation. A sure bet for lovers of great Bordeaux wines, it embodies the excellence and expertise of a historic property. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Château Haut-Bailly, Haut-Bailly II, and Château Le Pape Pessac-Léognan, all useful benchmarks for understanding the house's identity. At Château Haut-Bailly, this consistency between terroir, style, and high standards explains the enduring attachment of wine lovers.

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