Château Haut-Bailly Pessac Leognan 2005
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BN#178011 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
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| Category | Red Wine |
| Region | France : Bordeaux : Pessac-Leognan |
| Producer | Château Haut-Bailly |
"An exceptional vintage is one obtained in unusual climatic conditions" applies perfectly to the 2005 vintage. The power, freshness, balance, and elegance displayed by this wine make us think it will become a legendary vintage.
Wine Advocate Kudos to Veronique Sanders, the former proprietor’s granddaughter, and the new American ownership led by Robert Wilmers, for fashioning the finest Haut-Bailly in nearly half a century. While this will never be one of the densest clarets, the 2005 possesses exceptional concentration along with beautiful smoky graphite, raspberry, and black cherry characteristics in its stunning aromatics, a medium-bodied, gloriously concentrated palate profile, good acidity, and sweet tannin. Gorgeous elegance and finesse along with significant concentration and intensity suggest this beauty will be at its finest between 2013-2030+. Score range: 93-95. Score: 95. —Robert Parker, April 2007.Wine Spectator Gorgeous blackberry and chocolate aromas with hints of spice. Focused and refined nose. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Lovely fruit. This is up there with the 2000. Score range: 92-94. Score: 94. —James Suckling, June 30, 2006.
Wine Enthusiast Barrel sample. Dark, very tough, this wine certainly lacks charm at this stage, with the fruit completely hidden by tannins. But it will come round, because the weight is there, even if the pleasure isn't at the moment. Score range: 91-93. Score: 92. —Roger Voss, June 01, 2006.
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