Lot 379
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2006 (2) WA 93
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2008 (2) WA 96
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2010 (2) WS 95 WA 95
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2011 (3) WA 94+
Lot 379 Details
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2006 (2)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
1 x scraped label
WA 93
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2008 (2)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 Haut-Bailly possesses incredible complexity. Tell-tale notes of lead pencil shavings, charcoal, damp earth, black cherries and black currants intermixed with a hint of subtle barbecue smoke are present in this classic, quintessential Graves. Medium-bodied with an emerging, precocious complexity, it is a super-pure, beautifully textured, long wine that can be drunk now or cellared for 20-25 years. Bravo! May 2011 WA 96
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2010 (2)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
1 x scuffed label
The 2010 Haut Bailly has consistently been a fantastic wine, and at seven years of age I have no reason to alter that view. It has a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, wet stone, black olive and a light marine influence. It is still backward compared to other vintages, but it has not relinquished one iota of its intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This is a voluminous Haut Bailly, one that is beginning to stretch its muscles, with a gentle grip in the mouth with a wonderful saline finish. There is huge potential locked into this wine, but patience is needed. Tasted March 2017. Drink: 2020-2025 July 2017 WS 95 WA 95
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2011 (3)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
3 x scuffed labels. 1 x stained label
The saturated ruby/purple-hued 2011 Haut-Bailly exhibits a glorious, subtle, noble set of aromatics consisting of red and black currants, sweet cherries, graphite, truffles and a faint hint of wood spice. The wine hits the palate with the profound elegance and purity that have become so much a characteristic under Wilmers and Sanders. Still youthful, with good acidity and freshness, this brilliant, medium-bodied 2011 needs another 4-5 years of bottle age, and should evolve effortlessly for 20-25 years. Drink: 2018-2043 WA 94+