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The Petit Verdot performed very well this year so it represents 4% of the final blend of the Grand Vin, the rest comprises of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. There is tension and rather chiselled profile here. Classic, not overstated, there is some flesh but also a brightness and energy. Very fine grain here, there is richness that amplifies with dark berry fruit, gravel, sandalwood and real poise on the finish.
The 2025 Haut-Bailly was picked between September 4 and 22 at 26.6 hl/ha, raised in 50% new oak. Similar to elsewhere this year, I found a distinct difference between the Grand and Deuxième Vins, this possessing greater delineation and complexity. A mixture of brambly red fruit, briar, a touch of cassis and orange rind that is beautifully delineated. The palate is exquisite: very fine tannins, tangible minéralité, very cohesive and focused, with a very complex, peppery finish that goes on and on and on. Svelte, harmonious and tender, this ranks amongst the best vintages from Haut-Bailly in recent years.
Super slow and steady expansion as it goes through the palate, this absolutely makes you smile and is right up at the top of my expectations for how Haut-Bailly would perform in this often-conflicting vintage. Beautiful, crushed rose petals, wet stones, iris flowers, squid ink, shows finesse but also generosity, a wine with so many dimensions and layers to experience. Sit back, give it a good 6 to 8 years in bottle, then get ready to celebrate. 55% in first wine, 50% new oak, 3.6ph. harvest September 4 to 22.
Fabulous. Remarkable purity of fruit. Dried herbs, crushed flowers, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and star anise give a sense of exoticism. Impresses with its elegance and finesse. Polished finish.
Critic score 94.5/100
Maturity Young 2028 - 2053
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Critic score 96.75/100
Maturity Young 2030 - 2060
Maturity Ready 2016 - 2035
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