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17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefdunkles Granat mit lila Schimmer darin, dicht bis zum Rand. Intensives Bouquet, deutliche Cabernet-Note, noch leicht floral, jedoch zum Nasenbild passend, darunter eine schöne Tiefe zeigend, ein Hauch Kaffee- und Buchentöne schweben darüber. Saftiger Gaumen, elegante Struktur, rote Pflaumen, feinsandige Textur, die Adstringenz vermittelt ein gutes Potential für mindestens zwanzig Jahre. (17/20). Warmes Bouquet mit erster Öffnung, viel Pflaumen und Kaffee. Weckt eigentlich in der Nase mehr Erwartungen als er dann (momentan?) im Gaumen erfüllen kann, im Innern kernig und nur mittellang.
90 Robert Parker
One can not say enough about the investments and commitment to quality instituted by Haut-Baillys new American owner, Robert Wilmers, the head of the huge M&T bank conglomerate. The chateaus entire staff, headed by the talented Veronique Sanders (the granddaughter of one of the great gentlemen of Bordeaux, Daniel Sanders), reflects both enthusiasm and dedication. Powerful, fruit-driven, and big, the 2003 exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with a sweet perfume of lead pencil shavings intermixed with red and black currants, cherries, and forest floor. Boasting beautiful purity, medium to full body, and admirable glycerin as well as textural weight, it is an elegant, classic Bordeaux to drink between 2008-2020+.
88 Wine Spectator
Aromas of berry and sweet tobacco follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Subtle character and refinement. Needs a bit more depth to be outstanding. Best after 2009. 6,665 cases made
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Château Haut Bailly
A true Graves Cru Classé, Château Haut-Bailly is known for their consistently well-crafted reds, which are elegant, approachable and refined. Located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the château can trace its roots as far back as 1461. The influential Sanders family acquired the estate in 1955, before passing the ownership to Robert G. Wilmers. As an American banker, Wilmers bought the Château in 1998, however, the Sanders family is still represented by Véronique Sanders, who joined the Haut-Bailly team as the estate’s General Manager. Compared to its neighboring properties, the 30-hectare Léognan vineyard exclusively produces red wines, quite unusual for the Left Bank as many estates are also famous for their whites. Haut-Bailly has an important percentage of very old vines planted in the late 19th century by Alcide Bellot des Minières, the owner at the time. These unique 4-hectares, with six different grape varieties, form a precious collection of rare genetic material with an average age of 100 years old. Today, the château ranks amongst the best, their Grand Vin is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and is labeled as Haut-Bailly. The terroir wine offers a profound concentration of fruit that shows the house’s signature silkiness and smoothness.