2000 Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Haut-Bailly (Pessac-Léognan)
Coming around nicely, this is close to ready for prime-time drinking. Elegantly textured, the freshness in the fruits stand out here. The tannins are silky and the smoke, tobacco and cigar box nuances add to the overall experience. A few more years in the cellar will add even more secondary notes and addition levels of softness in the finish. 4,749 Views Tasted Nov 12, 2018Delicate, elegant, graceful and easy to drink today, this medium bodied, soft wine leaves with fresh, silky, smoky, spicy red and black fruits in the finish. There is no real hurry to drink this, however, at close to 15 years of age, there is no need to wait to pop a cork seeking further development. 5,390 Views Tasted Feb 3, 2014Filled with smoky, earth, tobacco, cassis and blackberry, the wine is medium bodied, elegant, soft textured and offers a refined, personality. 2000 Haut Bailly has moved into its primetime drinking window. 4,972 Views Tasted May 2, 2012An interesting vintage, splitting the blend evenly between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine offers smoke, oak, earth, cassis, tar and cranberry aromas. Medium bodied and refined in style, the wine finishes with a mélange of spicy, red and black fruits. This does not compete with the wines being produced at the estate starting with the sublime 2005. While it can develop for a few more years, there is no reason to wait to start opening this wine. 5,901 Views Tasted Jul 5, 2011 |
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.