Haut-Bailly 1998, Pessac Leognan

A classic Pessac Leognan in the top 5 list. Great aromas of cherries, tobacco and leather with solid firm soft tannins. A stylish mix of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) and Merlot (25%) from this gravelly sandy terroir. An elegant wine that could do with another few years in the bottle as well to smoothen the tannins even more. Nothing wrong with the wine right now however, its rock and roll all the way through despite it is almost 12 years since harvest.

If u want to buy be prepared to pay between 40 and 100€. Best bet is probably the 2007, coming out soon.

Haut-Bailly 1998, Pessac Leognan, rock'n roll for U2, Score 18,60
Château Haut-Bailly - Crû Classé de Graves

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