2015 Haut Bailly II
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2015 La Parde de Haut-Bailly is laced with the essence of black cherry, plum, licorice, menthol and grilled herbs. Supple and inviting, the 2015 will drink well upon release, but this deceptively midweight second wine from Haut-Bailly also has more than enough structure to age well for a number of years. The blend is 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc.
Cask sample. Duller colour than the other Pardes. More aromatic than the grand vin. Very round. Tannin quality has really evolved over the years! Still quite a bit oak here. Too young to judge really but pretty fine. Great density. (JR)
55% of production and the Merlot was quite productive. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Blueish purple. Very scented and purple-scented. Dry finish. Less charming than the Pape – tastes more like offcuts assembled. Rather awkward on the end. Though very Haut-Bailly on the mid palate. (JR)
About the producer
Quality at this château, now one of Pessac-Léognan’s leading wine estates, has risen exponentially under the reign of Véronique Sanders, with the property known for crafting wines of elegance and poise.