Chateau Haut Bailly 2019 (RP96+）

Château Haut-Bailly Winery Introduction

Located in Pessac-Léognan on the left bank of Bordeaux, France, Château Haut-Bailly is a Grand Cru Classé de Graves and one of the most representative red wine estates in the region. The winery's style is characterized by the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the roundness of Merlot, and the minerality imparted by the gravelly soils of Graves.

Haut-Bailly's vineyards are situated on gravelly hills with excellent drainage. The presence of some old vines and a mixed planting of various varieties adds complexity to the wines. In recent years, the winery has also focused on soil health, biodiversity, and reducing chemical inputs, and in 2019 it obtained the French High Environmental Value certification.

2019 Vintage Overview

2019 was a vintage for Haut-Bailly that combined ripeness, energy, and precision. The vintage was characterized by a mild winter, a cool spring, a hot and dry summer, and a mild autumn; the grapes were harvested between September 23 and October 10. The winery states that the grapes possess excellent sugar concentration, phenolic ripeness, and natural acidity, resulting in a vintage that combines power, purity, and balance.

The wine is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon provides blackcurrant, blackberry, structure, and aging potential; Merlot adds roundness, fullness, and ripe plum notes; Cabernet Franc adds violet and aromatic layers; and Petit Verdot enhances color, spice, and structure.

The aromas are dominated by blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, and plum, with hints of violet, dark chocolate, mint, licorice, graphite, and damp earth. On the palate, this is a medium to full-bodied wine with deep but not overpowering fruit flavors. Acidity keeps the wine refreshing. The tannins are very fine, with a tight yet well-developed structure, and a long finish with a savory minerality. The winery's official tasting notes also emphasize its balance, purity, fine tannins, and persistent aromas.

Origin: France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan

Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 56%、Merlot 36%、Cabernet Franc 4%、Petit Verdot 4%
ABV: 14%
Volume: 750ml