Lot 347
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2009 (2 MAG.) WA 100
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2004 (1 MAG.) WA 94
Lot 347 Details
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2009 (2 mag.)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn.
The 2009, which has an opaque ruby/purple color, an extraordinary nose of high-quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, graphite, blackcurrants and spice, hits the palate with a medium to full-bodied, saturated and rich mouthfeel, but an elegant and ethereal quality that is difficult to articulate. It is full-bodied yet elegant, powerful yet delicate, and remarkably velvety-textured, sumptuous and loaded with upside potential. It can be approached now, as most 2009s tend to be, given their richness of fruit, low acidity and extraordinary concentration, but the great complexity that will emerge from this fabulous terroir is at least a decade away, and this wine is set for 50 or more years of longevity. Kudos to Haut-Bailly! April 2015 Drink: 2015-2065 WA 100
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2004 (1 mag.)
Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
u. bn. scraped label.
This stunning wine is one of the vintage’s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer’s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025+ June 2007 Drink: 2011-2025 WA 94