Château Haut Bailly II, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, Pessac Léognan, 2024

Name: Château Haut Bailly II, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Château Haut Bailly
Price: 126 GBP

Available Vintages

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critic reviews

91-93/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Notes of raspberry pie and Morello cherries spill from the glass, giving way to hints of rose bud tea, cinnamon stick, and pencil lead. The medium-bodied palate is juicy and soft-textured with just enough freshness and a spicy lift on the finish.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2039

date of review 05/2025

88-90/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2024 Haut-Bailly II was picked from September 18 to October 4, with Petit Verdot in this year's blend. It has a light bouquet that's well defined, with a mixture of red and black fruit and gravel scents percolating through with time. The 30% new oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh with grainy tannins, black pepper and tobacco notes. This is a little drier than anticipated, but it has fine balance. Drink this after a year or two.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2037

date of review 05/2025

91/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Medium intensity ruby colour, and lovely aromatics, really comes out in waves, soft, charming, gentle, extremely carefully constructed, this is a lovely wine, sweet berries and woodsmoke, has an effortless feeling. No need to wait too long, hard to argue with. Harvest 18 September to 4 October, 30hl/h yield.

DRINKING WINDOW 2030 - 2042

date of review 04/2025

85-87/100Yohan Castaing,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Notes of dark cherries and flowers preface the 2024 Haut-Bailly II, a moderately weighted, lively and firm wine with a slightly peppery, spicy finish due to the proportion of Petit Verdot. This blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc is delicately perfumed.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2032

date of review 04/2025