Parker about Château Haut Bailly 2005
The 2005 Haut Bailly is rapidly turning into a glorious wine. You instantly fall in love with the purity on the nose, luscious red cherries, wild strawberry and blueberry. This is still youthful and beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a structured opening like many in this vintage. It exerts a gentle grip in the mouth, quite tensile and linear and perhaps just tightening up a tad towards the finish. It is bidding its time, but it will repay those who cellar this outstanding 2005 for another four or five years. Tasted March 2017.

Suckling over Château Haut Bailly 2005
This shows a great purity of fruit; firm and direct notes of raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries that open to intense notes of fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins. This wine is tight and long -- you know this is good immediately. Pull the cork after 2016.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | SAS Château Haut-Bailly, 33850 Léognan, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2022 - 2050 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 2005 |
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Château Haut Bailly 2005

Château Haut Bailly 2005 is an outstanding wine that perfectly reflects the refinement of its terroir in the Pessac-Léognan region of Bordeaux with the exceptional quality of the vintage.
On the nose, this wine presents an impressive array of aromas. Aromas of ripe black fruits such as cassis, blackberries, and dark cherries blend with subtle notes of tobacco, cedarwood, and a hint of truffle. These aromas are complex and intense, hinting at the richness and depth of the vintage.
On the palate, Château Haut Bailly 2005 displays remarkable richness and structure. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, resulting in an elegant texture. The fruit flavors are opulent and generous, accompanied by a fresh acidity that lends the wine balance. Nuances of dark chocolate, leather, and delicate spices add complexity and further refinement.
The finish is long and majestic, with remarkable persistence and finesse. Château Haut Bailly 2005 embodies the quintessence of a first-class Bordeaux wine and promises an unforgettable drinking experience for those fortunate enough to enjoy a bottle of this outstanding vintage.
Château Haut Bailly
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Château Haut Bailly is a renowned winery located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan wine region near Bordeaux, France. The winery has a rich history dating back to the 17th century and is considered one of the finest in the region.
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