Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan 2006

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Winery:

Château Haut-Bailly

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

France > Bordeaux > Graves > Pessac-léognan

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2011 - 2020

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User Tags:  fruit, color descriptors, berry, nose, sophisticated, closed, mineral, deep, black currant, rich 

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What to Expect

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

A superb success for the vintage, the 2006 exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue aswell as a poised, classic bouquet of sweet black cherries, graphite, camphor,truffles, and a subtle hint of oak. Medium-bodied with a stunningly layeredtexture, impressive purity, and beautiful balance, this cuvee is haute couturein a glass. Although surprisingly approachable, it won't hit itsadolescent stage for 8-10 years, and will last for 25-30 years thereafter.Bravo!
It is extraordinary to see what the American proprietor, a banker from Buffalo,NY, Robert Wilmers and Veronique Sanders, the read more...granddaughter of the formerproprietor, have accomplished at Haut-Bailly. Together they are pushing thisoutstanding terroir to first-growth quality levels. It is an amazing successstory, and readers looking for a quintessentially elegant Bordeaux need look nofurther than Haut-Bailly.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr 09)    (hide)

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