2008 Haut Bailly Pessac Leognan

96 pts - Wine Advocate

["A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 Haut-Bailly possesses incredible complexity. Tell-tale notes of lead pencil shavings, charcoal, damp earth, black cherries and black currants intermixed with a hint of subtle barbecue smoke are present

90 pts - Wine Spectator

["Racy and slightly taut, with red currant and cherry pit notes laced with grilled herb and warm stone. There's a sinewy edge on the finish, with more minerality than fruit for now, but this adds some flesh as it airs, showing subtle persistence. Drink no

89 pts - Vinous

["Bright ruby-red. Perfumed aromas and flavors of currant, violet, licorice, minerals and tobacco. Concentrated, sappy and quite dry; densely packed, but explosive inner-mouth energy gives this a compelling light touch. The long, palate-staining finish fe

Producer: Haut Bailly
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pessac Leognan
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