2019 Château Haut-Bailly

Description

99   James Suckling
“Extremely aromatic, with incredible wet-earth, bark, stone and graphite notes on the nose, then changing to violets, blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, yet so linear and fine, with titanium tannins that go on so long. Builds and builds then just rolls around the palate through the endless finish. Real Bordeaux here. Better after 2029.” (2/2022)

97   Roger Voss for Wine Enthusiast — CELLAR SELECTION
“The wine has precision, power and density, concentration and layer upon layer of fruit. The wine’s spicy edge complements the impressive tannins, ripe texture and certainly promises much for the future. It will age well, drink from 2026.” *Cellar Selection* (RV) (10/2022)

97   Georgie Hindle for Decanter
“A floral bouquet on the nose, soft but deep with such clarity and such a beautiful vivid pink red colour in the glass too. The texture here is striking, smooth and mouth filling with intensity but so well presented, precise, fine and amazingly detailed. The word for 2019 is energy and this has it in abundance, it’s vibrant and alive in the mouth with such brightness. Mouthwatering acidity is set against a chalky texture so you get a full mouthfeel without any heaviness. Great structure and balance. You could almost drink this now to enjoy the immediate enjoyment but a recent tasting of the 2009 suggests this has a very long life ahead. A wine you can fall in love with!” (1/2022)

97   Jane Anson
“Captures so much of the spirit of Haut-Bailly – it is powerful, with a slow build of plump cassis and blackberry fruits, but at every point you feel a sense of restraint, with sculpted fine tannins that allow juice to run through the fruit. Harvest September 23 to October 10, 49hl/ha yield, 50% new oak. Technical director Gabriel Vialard.” (1/2022)

97   Neal Martin for Vinous
“The 2019 Haut-Bailly had just been bottled prior to my visit. This is better than the 2018 with brilliant delineation on the nose and newfound purity. The palate is silky smooth with enormous depth, wonderful concentration and outstanding precision towards the finish with layers of lightly spiced black fruit. This is Fabulous with a capital “F”. Tasted at the Haut-Bailly vertical at the château.” (4/2022)