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The complex, tautly textured palate is mineral with fine acidity, ripe cherry notes and a saline finish with a touch of chocolate on the back palate. Still very young, this is currently somewhat unapproachable, having entered an initial dormant phase, this wine has enormous future potential and will benefit from further ageing.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Falstaff (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive estate has produced another fine wine. Structured, powered by tannins as much as by great fruit, this wine is set for a long aging process. The fruit shows massive concentration, enhanced by succulent acidity and bolstered by those tannins that show so strongly. 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Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes barreling out of the glass with explosive scents of boysenberries, stewed plums and baked blackberries with hints of lilacs, candied violets, Indian spices and garrigue, plus a touch of black truffles. Full-bodied, rich and powerful in the mouth, this blockbuster coats the palate with layers of black fruit preserves and exotic spices, framed by plush tannins and wonderful energy, finishing long and savory. Decadently approachable now, give it 4-5 years in bottle for maximum impact and drink it over the next 20+ years. \u003cstrong\u003e- Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château l'Évangile","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":45708368478381,"sku":"18-EVNGL-PEV01RR","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/ChateauL_Evangile_BaronEricdeRothschild_Pomerol2018_ac1fd263-9301-403c-950f-27216b5352c9.webp?v=1770062318"},{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac-5eme-grand-cru-classe-2018","title":"Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac, 5eme Grand Cru Classe 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic tasting note: (2018 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Inky in color, you have a hard time seeing into the glass. The wine opens with notes of wet clay, flowers, black plums, truffle, black currants, and blackberries. On the palate, the wine is intensely concentrated with seemingly endless layers of rich, deep, opulent, black, and red fruits. There is an opulence to the fruits, along with freshness and velvet-textured tannins that make you want to go back for sip after sip. The endnote with a refreshing touch of mint and spice is exactly the perfect touch. Give this another decade in the cellar to age and it will be incredible for at least another 2-3 decades after that. Not much of this gem is going to be available as yields were only 11 hectoliters per hectare due to outbreaks of mildew. This is a candidate for triple-digits when fully mature! The wine blends 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV. 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Aromas are of ripe, raisined, dark fruit, with earthy touches. There is a lovely freshness that lifts the palate. The fruit has a ripe, black-cherry nature \u0026amp; is a touch earthy \u0026amp; toasty. Alcohol is balanced. The tannins are fine grained \u0026amp; the structure is rounded \u0026amp; smooth, giving a little mouth-watering grip to the juicy dark-cherry fruit on the finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- 10\/23 DCAMW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Cos d'Estournel has turned out brilliantly, exhibiting aromas of minty cassis, sweet wild berries and wild plums mingled with hints of spices, loamy soil and potpourri. Full-bodied, broad and enveloping, it's polished and seamless, its ample chassis of fine, velvety tannin entirely concealed in its deep core of succulent, crunchy fruit. Beautifully integrated at this early stage, the last decade has witnessed a number of changes at this address, including a trend toward less aggressively late picking, cooler fermentations and élevage with fewer rackings and more moderate percentages of less heavily toasted new oak: in 2019, the results speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCos d'Estournel may neighbor Lafite-Rothschild, but its vineyards are very different, rising from the banks of the Jalle de Breuil—the small stream that divides Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe—to a height of fully 26 meters above sea level. Cos's clay-gravel vineyards occupy the plateau on top, as well as straddling the slopes, scrolling round the hillside from the east-facing holdings overlooking Lafite to fully south-facing holdings that look out over the Gironde. It's surely this variety of expositions—as well as an average vine age of 55 years—that lend the wine its completeness and plenitude. Soil studies, undertaken in 2003, inform parcel-by-parcel farming and winemaking, as well as replanting, where Cos's important percentage of Merlot is gradually tending to diminish. The last two decades have witnessed considerable evolution: herbicides were banished and experimentation with cover crops began in 2002; a new gravity-flow winery was built in 2008; and winemaking and picking dates have evolved. In the past, the wines sometimes flirted with extremes; but in pushing the boundaries, sometimes one exceeds them. Today, harvest is a touch earlier than was the case a decade ago; fermentation temperatures are cooler and the wines racked less frequently; and percentages of new oak are both much more modest, in 2019 amounting to only 55% (mainly from Taransaud, Fraçois Frères and Berthomieu) and, above all, much less heavily toasted. The result? Wines of greater textural refinement and more vibrant fruit flavors, with as much intensity of flavor and persistence as ever. I suspect, what's more, that today's more reductive élevage will see them age very well indeed. Proprietor Michel Reybier is surely proud that two decades of unremitting investment in quality are today consistently delivering some of the Médoc's very finest wines.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Reviewed by: William Kelley (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":45709454737581,"sku":"19-ESTNL-PEV01RR","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/Chateau_Cos_d_Estournel_Saint_Estephen_Grand_Cru_Classe_2016_65255511-be89-4575-bfbb-8b8da44ec586.jpg?v=1701966695"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-1er-grand-cru-classe-2019","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe 2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert tasting note: (2019 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep, dark, not quite opaque, ruby red in color. The aromas are quite tight and closed. The palate starts with a concentrated, indistinct dark fruit, from behind which a lovely clean, fresh cassis bursts forth. The wine is of mid-weight with a fine, elegant structure, lovely freshness \u0026amp; warming alcohol. The oak tannins are fine \u0026amp; well-integrated. The long finish comprises fresh, leafy cassis fruit \u0026amp; well-married sweet spices.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- 10\/23 DCAMW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year is the 2019 Lafite Rothschild, an impeccably balanced classic of immense charm and grace. Wafting from the glass with arresting aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with violets, cigar box and warm spices, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, concentrated mid-palate framed by exquisitely powdery tannins and ripe acids, and concluding with a long, perfumed finish. This rivals the 2010 and 2016 as the greatest Lafite of the decade, and of those three vintages, it's clearly the most sensual and demonstrative out of the gates. The blend contains fully 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and attained a modest 13.4% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToday, Château Lafite Rothschild amounts to some 110 hectares planted to some 900,000 vines (including 4.5 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon in Saint-Estèphe). If that figure strikes readers as smaller than it used to be, that's because Lafite has ripped up some less optimally situated plots that never tended to produce wine fit for inclusion in the grand vin. As of 2021, what's more, organic conversion is underway (15 hectares are already farmed biodynamically), and hedges and flowering borders, planted with native species, now begin to break up the monoculture of the vine. Cover crops, too, have been added to the viticultural team's agronomic arsenal and are delivering good results in parcels with more humid or clay-rich soils. In the winery, Lafite is meticulously traditional: the grapes are sorted twice, once optically, and see a classical maceration in wooden and cement tanks with pump-overs and some use of the gentle \"air pulse\" system that disrupts the cap and oxygenates the ferment without the need for a full pump-over. Malolactic fermentation, as ever, is in tank, and the wine matures in barrels that are mostly produced in-house, with a light toast and favoring the forests of Allier and Nevers. Each vintage is racked three times, traditionally, with one egg white fining (which requires up to 8,000 eggs). As is the case almost everywhere in the Médoc, the tendency is for less and less Merlot in the assemblage. Eric Kohler describes 2019 as the ideal growing season, which saw a hydric deficit at just the right moment to precipitate ripening; and the result is a wine of irreproachable classicism and elegance. Whether the 2010, 2016 or 2019 Lafite ultimately emerges as the best of the decade is a question that well-heeled wine lovers will have immense pleasure debating over the decades to come, but it is clear that 2019 is the most sensual and aromatically expressive at an early age. It's one of the wines of the vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Reviewed by: William Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":45709472661677,"sku":"19-LAFIT-PEV01RR","price":614.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_Pauillac_1er_Grand_Cru_Classe_2014-15_3e8c2175-66e2-4788-9514-7ed3e35c579d.jpg?v=1710272255"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-1er-grand-cru-classe-2019","title":"Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 1er Grand Cru Classe 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 1er Grand Cru Classe 2019\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert tasting note: (2019 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep, dark, but not opaque ruby-red in color. The aromas are of concentrated dark fruit enhanced by hints of sweet spices. The palate is sumptuous \u0026amp; rich textured with warming alcohol. Concentrated black fruit (pontefract cakes) has lifted raisined top notes. The fruit is initially well-integrated \u0026amp; smooth. The mid-palate is supple, full-bodied \u0026amp; supple. There is a long, fresh, juicy finish. A wine of monumental proportions.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- 10\/23 DCAMW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings, burning embers and creamy new oak, the 2019 Haut-Brion is full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a textural attack that segues into an ample and enveloping core of fruit, concluding with a long, expansive finish. Broad-shouldered and muscular, its rich, powdery tannins are already seamlessly integrated; and though it's labeled at 15% alcohol, far higher than the great vintages of yesteryear, it avoids any sense of over-ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJean-Philippe Delmas is delighted with his 2019s, and justly so, as this rich, dramatic and unusually powerful vintage is a great success for Château Haut-Brion (and its neighbor, La Mission Haut-Brion). In the vineyards, a touch more Cabernet Sauvignon is being planted these days, but the evolution is subtle, as the 2019 blend remains very much in line with tradition at this address, at 49% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc. That predominance of Merlot, combined with Haut-Brion's warm mesoclimate, have delivered an above-average alcohol level, labelled at 15%. On the white side of the ledger, we can expect a touch more Sauvignon Blanc in the future, as Delmas notes that Sémillon tends to lose its acidity rapidly in warm vintages. In both colors, the vineyard team are working to mitigate the effects of climate change and minimize the quantities of copper employed in treatments throughout the year. In the cuvier and chai, winemaking remains very classical, with fermentation in Haut-Brion's proprietary two-tier stainless steel tanks, designed to maximize the quantity of high-quality free-run juice; malolactic fermentation in tank; and maturation in new oak barrels, some 80% of which are produced in house by Séguin Moreau (complemented by purchased barrels from Demptos and Taransaud). White grapes are whole-cluster pressed with great attention to pH, the musts protected with dry ice, and bottled with some 25 parts per million free sulfites, without much in the way of dissolved carbon dioxide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Reviewed by: William Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":45714061590701,"sku":"19-BRION-PEV02RR","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/ChateauHautBrion_Pessac-Leognan_1erGrandCruClasse2019.jpg?v=1770227936"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-de-graves-rouge-2019","title":"Château La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classe de Graves Rouge 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau La Mission Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classe de Graves Rouge 2019\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassified Red Wine. Cru Classe de Graves in 1959.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic tasting note: (2019 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The deep, dark, ruby-red color is not quite opaque. The aromas are of rich, cooked-plum \u0026amp; raisin. The palate displays excellent freshness. Jammy red-fruit is overwhelmed by drying, cedary oak tannins. The firm tannins interact with fresh red-fruit which gives notes of dried cranberry \u0026amp; redcurrant which combine on a long fine finish. The alcohol adds warmth \u0026amp; roundness to the mid-palate \u0026amp; the finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- 10\/23 DCAMW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 La Mission Haut-Brion unwinds in the glass with aromas of inky berry fruit, wild plums and cherries mingled with notions of warm spices, burning embers and creamy new oak. Full-bodied, deep and layered, it's rich and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit, bright acids and fine, powdery tannins. Powerful and tightly wound, this is less sumptuous and demonstrative out of the gates than its sibling Haut-Brion, but I suspect it possesses even greater potential. \u003cstrong\u003e- Reviewed by: William Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":45714182209709,"sku":"19-MBRIN-PEV01RR","price":296.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/ChateauLaMissionHautBrion_Pessac-Leognan_GrandCruClassedeGravesRouge2018.jpg?v=1770228952"},{"product_id":"chateau-pichon-longueville-baron-pauillac-2eme-grand-cru-classe-2018","title":"Château Pichon Longueville Baron, Pauillac, 2eme Grand Cru Classe 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac 2nd Grand Cru Classe 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert tasting note: (2018 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep, dark, not quite opaque ruby-red in color. The wine's aromas are of dense, black, licorice-like fruit. The palate displays lively, fresh cassis \u0026amp; ripe black-cherry fruit. The fruit on the mid-palate shows a slightly leafy crunch \u0026amp; a redcurrant nature. The wine is medium bodied with good structure \u0026amp; balanced alcohol. The cassis fruit becomes a denser licorice-like core. The finish is a harmonious combination of black-fruit \u0026amp; fine tannins.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- 03\/23 DCAMW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Enthusiast (100\/100)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis great estate in southern Pauillac, facing the Latour vineyard, is at the top of its game. In this release, the tannins are as impressive and dense as the black fruits. Together they form a harmonious ensemble, richly structured, concentrated from the many old vines in the blend, and very ageworthy. Drink from 2027. \u003cb\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate (96\/100)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Pichon-Longueville Baron is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot, aged for 18 months in barriques, 80% new and 20% one year old. Production of the grand vin represents 50% of the harvest this year. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose bursts from the glass with flamboyant scents of stewed black plums, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake, plus suggestions of Indian spices, unsmoked cigars, pencil shavings and espresso. 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Cru Classe de Graves in 1959.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé 2019 is a powerful yet supremely elegant Left Bank Bordeaux, uniting depth, finesse and a very pure expression of its gravel terroir. It is a benchmark modern vintage for the estate, with exceptional balance, complexity and long-term aging potential.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic tasting notes: (2019 vintage) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Extremely aromatic, with incredible wet-earth, bark, stone and graphite notes on the nose, then changing to violets, blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, yet so linear and fine, with titanium tannins that go on so long. Builds and builds then just rolls around the palate through the endless finish. Real Bordeaux here. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 4% cabernet franc, and 4% petit verdot. Exceptional. Better after 2029.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Incredibly rich, lush, powerful, full-bodied and concentrated, as well as poised, balanced, and harmonious and fresh, the wine opens with an array of flowers, tobacco leaf, currants, black plums, espresso, smoke and herbs. Vibrant, seductive, long and complex, the wine is a beautiful expression of the vineyard with all of its complexities and nuances. It should drink a bit earlier than the 2015, 2016 and 2018. But it will still need time in the cellar. Drink from 2030-2060. 97 Points\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The wine has precision, power and density, concentration and layer upon layer of fruit. The wine's spicy edge complements the impressive tannins, ripe texture and certainly promises much for the future. It will age well, drink from 2026.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, 13.7% alcohol. It is a very mineral wine, with a pronounced Cabernet Sauvignon character on the nose, showing associations with red meat and grilled bacon. This is a gentler and more elegant wine for the property than usual, yet retaining the richness and sophisticated touch. Velvety texture. Excellent complexity, balance, and persistent finish. Outstanding effort.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Izak Litwar, Great Wines from Bordeaux (96-97)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2019 Haut-Bailly unwinds in the glass with complex aromas of dark berries, bay leaf, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, framed by a discreet patina of new oak. Full-bodied, velvety and elegantly muscular, it's powerful and concentrated, with lively acids and an abundance of ripe but youthfully assertive structuring tannin that will demand some patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaut-Bailly now boasts one of Bordeaux's grander new wineries, but the 2019 vintage at this address reminds us that the old facilities were more than capable of delivering excellence too! Winemaking here is rather gentle, with comparatively cool fermentation temperatures and a modest 50% new oak, yet the 2019s are rather structured, serious wines that will demand a bit of patience, reflecting a more classically proportioned, elegant style than the more flamboyant 2018. As usual, Cabernet Sauvignon represents slightly over half of the blend, including a block of ancient, more than 100-year-old vines in front of the château itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, Reviewed by: William Kelley (96\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle ochre brightening on the rim. A very closed bouquet with tobacco, hints of lemon balm, liquorice and blackberry undertones but savoury, earthy nuances dominate the fruit. Powerful on the palate, sweet plum, the savoury notes again, good freshness and dark nougat on the finish. Somewhat encapsulated at the moment, merely hinting at its great ageing potential, please wait until at least 2030. (Store +40)\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Falstaff (96\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"site--identity\"\u003eSite \u0026amp; Identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHaut-Bailly’s 30 hectares of vines lie on a high gravel ridge over sand and clay in Léognan, a setting that naturally gives wines of graphite, cigar-box complexity and refined structure. Old vines, including parcels over 100 years of age, contribute extra concentration and nuance, adding a distinctive gravitas to the grand vin. The 2019 captures this identity in a particularly complete way: cool in style, deeply toned and classically Pessac-Léognan, with great precision and freshness behind the ripe fruit.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"technical-tasting-note\"\u003eTechnical Tasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep, vibrant ruby to purple, with excellent color saturation and youthful brightness.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComplex aromas of dark berries, blackcurrant, laurel, cigar wrapper, graphite, earth and discreet oak spice, with a subtle floral lift.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull, velvety and elegantly muscular, combining powerful, concentrated black fruit with lively acidity and ripe, fine-grained tannins.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong, focused and refined, with lingering notes of cassis, tobacco, mineral graphite and a cool, savoury edge that underlines its class and structure.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"winemaking--style\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2019 blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, at about 13.7% alcohol. Vinification takes place in cement and stainless-steel vats, followed by 16–18 months of aging in French oak, around 50–60% of which is new, bringing polish and complexity without overwhelming the fruit. Stylistically, 2019 Haut-Bailly is described as potent, concentrated and impeccably structured, with cigar-box, mineral and graphite notes framing its dense, pure core of fruit—classic Haut-Bailly in a particularly complete, long-lived guise.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"food-pairing\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExcellent with côte de boeuf, roast lamb, venison, game birds, dishes with truffle or wild mushrooms, and mature hard cheeses. Its combination of depth, freshness and fine tannic backbone makes it ideal for long-term cellaring and for pairing with haute cuisine on special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Bailly","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":46054132646061,"sku":"19-BAILY-PEV01RR","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/products\/Chateau_Haut_Bailly_Pessac_Leognan_Grand_Cru_Classe_des_Graves_2016.jpg?v=1685647323"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/collections\/SALE_2026.jpg?v=1790539664","url":"https:\/\/symbolicwines.com\/collections\/direct-import.oembed","provider":"Symbolic Wines®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}