Haut Bailly 2016

In 2016, extreme weather conditions were experienced, with record-breaking precipitation in winter and spring followed by a hot, dry autumn. The wet spring allowed for even flowering and a warm summer provided ideal conditions for ripening. A miraculous rainfall in September gave a new impetus to ripening. The resulting wines are deeply colored, with round tannin, high phenolic content, and wonderful fruit for the Merlots and high-quality tannin and an extraordinary texture for the Cabernets. Overall, the vintage is fruity, concentrated, powerful, and elegant.

Robert Parker - 98 Points

"The 2016 Haut-Bailly is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. The nose opens with beautiful floral notes of violets and lavender accented with earthy notions and sparks of crushed rocks over a core of kirsch, cassis and wild blueberries. Full-bodied, rich and seductive, it has layer upon layer of red, black and blue fruits intermingled with earth and mineral hints leading to a very long, perfumed finish."

Antonio Galloni - 96+ Points

"The 2016 Haut-Bailly is brilliant on the nose with exquisite delineation and focus: blackberries, potpourri, crushed stone and hints of violet petal. This is utterly seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, perfectly judged acidity, very cohesive and almost Pauillac-like towards the finish. This is a very classy Haut-Bailly as you would expect, and the length is stupendous. Tasted at the Haut-Bailly vertical at the château."