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Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé Red Bordeaux Blend 2006
A superb success for the vintage, the 2006 exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a poised, classic bouquet of sweet black cherries, graphite, camphor, truffles, and a subtle hint of oak. Medium-bodied with a stunningly layered texture, impressive purity, and beautiful balance, this cuvee is haute couture in a glass. Although surprisingly approachable, it won't hit its adolescent stage for 8-10 years, and will last for 25-30 years thereafter. Bravo! Robert Parker
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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)
9.1
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Starting to evolve and show secondary character.
Starting to evolve and show secondary character.
8.8
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Aromatic savory spices. Lovely
Aromatic savory spices. Lovely
9.2
Alexandre Pagliano
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.
9.3Stanislav Lobanov
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!
9.3Conrad Kenley
Ho Hum
Ho Hum
8.8
Jeroen Koenen
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.
9.1
Vadim T
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.
9.0
Peter van den Berg
Lots of potential!
Lots of potential!
9.2
Ruud Verhagen
2006
2006
9.4
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