Château Haut-Bailly – Pessac-Léognan – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml:

 

The Epitome of Graves: Château Haut-Bailly, Grand Cru Classé

Château Haut-Bailly, a prestigious Cru Classé de Graves from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, consistently delivers a wine of profound elegance and unique character. The estate’s commitment to preserving its old vines and unique gravel soils ensures a Grand Vin that marries classic Bordeaux structure with a velvety texture and remarkable purity of fruit. A true collector’s item with immense longevity.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: A rich, deep garnet.
• Nose: Complex and alluring, offering layers of black fruit compote, cassis, cedar, cigar box, and a distinctive graphite minerality.
• Palate: Superbly balanced with a graceful, seamless structure. The tannins are polished and silky, framing a core of pure, concentrated dark fruit. It has a long, persistent finish that speaks of its noble terroir and potential for decades of cellar aging.

Food Pairing & Serving

Best served at a cellar temperature of 16°C to 18°C (61°F-64°F). Decant well in advance to allow its complex aromas to unfold. This wine demands a culinary match of equal stature.

• Suggested Pairings: Traditional Sunday Roast Beef with all the trimmings, slow-cooked Venison Stew, or a classic French Entrecôte à la Bordelaise.

Pessac-Léognan 2016
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