Haut Bailly Pessac Leognan 1978

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Bailly
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
1978
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (blend)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Bottle condition and provenance will strongly affect drinking quality

Tasting Note
Very mature Bordeaux profile: dried black fruit, tobacco, cedar, leather, forest-floor and truffle notes with muted fruit, softening tannins and a warm, savory finish. Colour likely brick/rust at rim.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, sirloin, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, beef bulgogi or Korean braised short ribs, soy‑braised beef, mushroom-based Chinese or Japanese dishes (umami-rich).

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, fermented in temperature‑controlled vats, long maceration and malolactic in barrels, aged in French oak (typically ~16–18 months).

Vineyard Info
Château Haut‑Bailly, a classified growth of Graves in Léognan with origins in the 17th century; modern era improvements from the Sanders family and later owners restored quality and consistency. Estate focuses on red blends and second wine La Parde/Haut‑Bailly II.