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★ Jeb Dunnuck 99 • Vinous 96 • Wine Advocate 94

HAUT BAILLY Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux rouge 2020

Bordeaux red Pessac-Léognan

€75,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

This 2020 Haut Bailly asserts itself with a beautiful presence, marking a vintage that has managed to preserve momentum and precision. The palate offers notes of wild berries, delicately smoked blond tobacco, and a touch of sandalwood, all supported by a straight length and a structure that promises well for the future.

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Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

Another wine I underrated on release, the 2020 Château Haut-Bailly is just about pure perfection, and whereas the 2018 is closer in style to the 2009, this plays things a little closer to its vest and is reminiscent of the 2010. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless cuts a focused, precise path across the palate and brings incredible purity in its darker fruits, smoked tobacco, cedar pencil, and Asian spice-driven aromas and flavors. The tannin quality here is off the charts, and this beauty has everything you could want from wine. It needs a solid 4-6 years (if not longer) to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window, and it's going to evolve for 50+ years.

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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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