The 2006 Haut-Bailly is a very capable Pessac-Léognan from an oft-overlooked vintage. This repeats its showing from a few months earlier with lovely blue and black fruits and violet aromas. Perhaps a mote of chimney soot here? The palate is medium-bodied with that slightly ferrous note and tobacco. This bottle is a touch creamier in texture than previous examples. This is drinking perfectly now, but there's a lot left in the tank. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, January 2023)
The 2006 Haut-Bailly is a very capable Pessac-Léognan from an oft-overlooked vintage. This repeats its showing from a few months earlier with lovely blue and black fruits and violet aromas. Perhaps a mote of chimney soot here? The palate is medium-bodied with that slightly ferrous note and tobacco. This bottle is a touch creamier in texture than previous examples. This is drinking perfectly now, but there's a lot left in the tank. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, January 2023)
Jan 27th, 2023
Starting to evolve and show secondary character.
Starting to evolve and show secondary character.
Apr 30th, 2015
Aromatic savory spices. Lovely
Aromatic savory spices. Lovely
Mar 13th, 2015
Blackish purple robe, opulent nose of blackcurrant, tobacco, asian spices and a hint of violettes. Very elegant and somewhat tight tannins, medium bodied, long and complex. Drinking well now but oh has so much potential ! Great bottle of classic claret.
Blackish purple robe, opulent nose of blackcurrant, tobacco, asian spices and a hint of violettes. Very elegant and somewhat tight tannins, medium bodied, long and complex. Drinking well now but oh has so much potential ! Great bottle of classic claret.
Sep 4th, 2022
17.5/20 (93/100) Насыщенный аромат с нотами бальзамика, варенья из черники и чёрной смородины, в развитии - морёная древесина, кедр, чёрный шоколад и ваниль. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, обволакивающими танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе с долгим финишем. Отлично!
17.5/20 (93/100) Насыщенный аромат с нотами бальзамика, варенья из черники и чёрной смородины, в развитии - морёная древесина, кедр, чёрный шоколад и ваниль. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, обволакивающими танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе с долгим финишем. Отлично!
Oct 19th, 2020
Ho Hum
Dec 3rd, 2016
Pop n pour. Starting to open up.
Forest fruit, leather, graphite, gravel, grilled bell peppers, fresh acidity, supple tannines.
Pop n pour. Starting to open up.
Forest fruit, leather, graphite, gravel, grilled bell peppers, fresh acidity, supple tannines.
Nov 23rd, 2016
Well rounded Bordeaux with good start, peppery licorice and smooth tannins that moved towards dry cranberry at the end of dinner, too much Merlot.
Well rounded Bordeaux with good start, peppery licorice and smooth tannins that moved towards dry cranberry at the end of dinner, too much Merlot.
Nov 14th, 2016
Lots of potential!
Apr 9th, 2016
2006
Apr 9th, 2016
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
