Tasting Notes

The 2004 Haut-Bailly is a candidate for the finest wine of the appellation. Its dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by classic aromas of scorched earth, sweet black currants, cherries, and a hint of pain grille. Light on its feet, but substantially flavored, it possesses stunning purity, good acidity, ripe tannin, and abundant flavor as well as length. It builds incrementally and subtly in the mouth, but it?s the real deal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2024.

Winemaker Notes

Already renowned for its precision and fineness, Château Haut-Bailly hired Jean-Bernard Delmas (ex wine-maker of Haut-Brion) to produce a 2004 vintage full of smoothness and deepness. Enlivened by a sweet bouquet of ripe fruit and mineral notes, Haut-Bailly is not only a great Pessac-Leognan wine, but also one of the great successes in 2004 in all of Bordeaux.

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