Haut Bailly: Chateau Haut Bailly 2007

Chateau Haut Bailly 2007

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Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 26%, Cabernet Franc 4%
rød, tør
Modnet
12,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2017–2037
Pakket ind i: 12 OHK
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
Lobenberg: 94/100
Parker: 92/100
Jane Anson: 93/100
Decanter: 93/100
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Haut Bailly 2007

94
/100

Lobenberg: Lys sort-ruberød farve. Koncentreret solbær-, cassis- og brombærnæse, meget ligetil og samlet, flyder altid fremad, sort chokolade, også sort olivenpuré. I munden det forventede, sort, meget fyldig frugt, rig på tanniner, mørk chokolade, koncentreret, træ, ikke for bitter. Burde have lidt mere sødt kød i midten, men stadig ganske bemærkelsesværdig sort kirsebær og solbær, alt sammen på den meget friske side med god, men ikke skarp syre. God længde. Til absolut storhed mangler den dog lidt aromatisk dybde, olie og fedt, men alligevel klart en af de bedste vine i appellationen, sandsynligvis den bedste uden for Bordeaux' hovedstadsområde.

92
/100

Parker om: Chateau Haut Bailly

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Year-On tasting, the 2007 Haut Bailly has a beautiful, quintessential Pessac bouquet with touches of warm gravel filtering through the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive, tightly knit black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. There is superb weight in this 2007 considering the vintage, doling out fine mineralité on the persistent finish. Very fine, but I would actually wait another couple of years before broaching. Tasted February 2017.

93
/100

Jane Anson om: Chateau Haut Bailly

High Cabernet Sauvignon and the oak upped to around 60% new, higher than usual but well integrated at 17 years on. This is showing well right now, fully in the drinking window and extremely moreish, gentle fine tannins, elegant architecture, soft blackberry and blueberry fruits, velvety texture and a drawn out finish. Harvest September 21 to October 12. Denis Dubourdieu consultant.

93
/100

Decanter om: Chateau Haut Bailly

Perfect for drinking now but sure to last for another decade or more. The aromatics of this are just gorgeous, unfurling in the glass to show russet and undergrowth, liquorice, soft black chocolate and savoury but welcoming berry fruit. This 2007 vintage saw a cool summer but a warm September and October, meaning careful work in the vineyard and patience was necessary. Underestimated on release. The wines might not have the structure for long ageing as with 2010 or 2000, but they are blossoming right now, and offer great pleasure; classic balance.

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Haut Bailly

Indtil for nylig blev den drevet af hans søn Jean, som blev efterfulgt af sit barnebarn Véronique, som også er engageret i den traditionelle vinfremstilling. Et frisk pust og springet ind i det kvalitative overhus kom dog først med barnebarnet Veroniques overtagelse.

Chateau Haut Bailly 2007