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2023 Haut-Bailly II, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedVivino community 4/5
The 2023 Haut-Bailly was picked from September 11 to 29 at 40.5hL/ha. It is being raised in 50% new oak for a planned 14 months, plus another three in vats. Véronique Sanders told me that there is 6% vin de presse in the blend this year. This has a beguiling bouquet that instantly switches on a metaphorical neon sign that announces you are in the presence of a very serious wine. Extremely pure and delineated, the nose presents aromas of blackberry mixed with wild strawberry, cedar and light sous-bois. It's much more classical in style compared to the 2022. The palate is medium-bodied with fine
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2030–2065
2026Hold2065
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Vivino community
4/5
Vivino
Wine-Searcher aggregate (13 critics)
91/100
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