1998 Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1998
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Close to fully mature, this medium bodied wine starts off blending truffle, cigar wrapper, tobacco, smoke and black cherries. Soft, elegant and open, the finish is quite nice, with its silky plum essence.

Close to fully mature, this medium bodied wine starts off blending truffle, cigar wrapper, tobacco, smoke and black cherries. Soft, elegant and open, the finish is quite nice, with its silky plum essence.

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An elegant, smoky charmer, with a tobacco, black cherry, wet earth and herb filled nose. Medium/full bodied, refined, soft, complex, fresh and approachable, this is drinking quite nicely today. And who knows. It could get even better with more time. But I like how it is showing today.

An elegant, smoky charmer, with a tobacco, black cherry, wet earth and herb filled nose. Medium/full bodied, refined, soft, complex, fresh and approachable, this is drinking quite nicely today. And who knows. It could get even better with more time. But I like how it is showing today.

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When to Drink Chateau Haut Bailly, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Haut Bailly needs time before the tannins fade and the wine can show its true complexities and character. Haut Bailly needs at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages until it starts being ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours or more.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Haut Bailly offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-40 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Haut Bailly with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Haut Bailly is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Haut Bailly is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Haut Bailly is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta as well as cheese.

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