Haut Bailly Ii Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Bailly Ii
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews for the 2021 vintage: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 91-93, William Kelley (WA) 89-91, Neal Martin (Vinous) 89-91, Jane Anson 91, Decanter 91, James Molesworth/JancisRobinson 16/20

Tasting Note
Plush red-berry and plum fruits with rose petal, spice, cocoa and subtle earthy/gravelly Graves notes. Medium-bodied, silky with powdery tannins and a refined, slightly grainy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, duck, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (cheddar, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi/Korean BBQ, soy-miso glazed eggplant, umami mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled fermentation with maceration; aged ~18 months in oak (c.30% new); second-label selection from estate lots.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut-Bailly is a historic Pessac-Léognan estate. Its second wine (Haut-Bailly II, formerly La Parde) has been produced since 1967 and expresses the estate’s elegant, terroir-driven style.