2022, Château Haut-Bailly, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, Grand Cru Classé de GravesBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc This Pessac Lognan property of 30 hectares is managed by Vronique Sanders. Blend in 2022 is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Stunning aromatics, with crushed roses and fragrant spice, edges of incense and gunsmoke. On the palate the fruits are intense cassis and bilberry, dusted with cocoa and liquorice root , and shot through with

Fruit comes from three vineyard sites with 70-

there is a crisp line of acidity and an attractive spiciness that develops on the finish

Black truffles

Nice minerality and crushed stone aspects though

This is terrific though like the Clos de Vougeot

potent in the weight and tannic frame - chalky

The full-bodied palate is impactful from first sip

it's penetrating and saline

but it won't be anytime soon

Layers of acidity

milk and dark chocolate

with a sweet core of fruit