Haut Bailly Pessac Leognan Gcc 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Haut Bailly
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Gcc
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (34%), Cabernet Franc (2%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / Wine Advocate: 91-93 (2014); Vinous: 90-93 (2014); James Suckling: 91-92 (2014); Wine Spectator: 89-92 (2014); Neal Martin: 88-90 (2014)

Tasting Note
Elegant, restrained Bordeaux: red and black currants, plum, tobacco, graphite and floral notes. Medium-full palate with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a lingering savory, tobacco-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, filet mignon, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi (Korean BBQ), soy-braised short ribs, teriyaki duck.

Production Method
Gentle vinification at ≈25°C, small-batch fermentation, careful extraction; aged ~16 months in French oak (c.55% new) to preserve finesse.

Vineyard Info
Château Haut-Bailly is a prestigious Pessac-Léognan estate known for elegant, ageworthy wines. Winemaking under Véronique Sanders emphasizes balance and restraint.