Chateau Haut Bailly 2022 - 1.5 Litre Bottle
Introduction
Chateau Haut Bailly 2022 originates from the Pessac-Leognan appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. The estate's history dates back to the 16th century, and it has been under the ownership of the American Wilmers family since 1998, with Véronique Sanders serving as the estate director. Their winemaking philosophy is rooted in the Japanese 'Kaizen' principle of continuous improvement, emphasizing unwavering standards, balance, and a rational, scientific approach to viticulture that avoids excess and opulence.
Wine Description
This vintage displays a deep, bright purple or garnet-purple colour. The sensory profile is highly expressive, featuring a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, and raspberries, layered with floral notes of violets, iris, and rose petals, alongside hints of graphite, tobacco, and wood smoke. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and dense yet remarkably poised, offering an intensity of silky, fine-grained tannins and a deep core of ripe fruit. The structure is defined by seamless freshness and a penetrating, saline finish. The varietal composition for the 2022 Grand Vin is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It has an ABV of 14.5% and is produced using sustainable viticulture practices, with the estate avoiding herbicides and harvesting entirely by hand.
Food Pairing
The noble structure and power of this wine make it a perfect companion for substantial meat dishes such as herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, or roast venison. It also pairs elegantly with duck confit, veal dishes served with delicate sauces, and earthy mushroom risotto. For a cheese course, it is best suited to hard, aged varieties.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage is considered a 'prophetic' and potentially legendary year for Chateau Haut Bailly, characterized by extreme summer heat and drought. Despite these torrid conditions, the vines—many of which are over 50 years old—adapted well, producing small, concentrated berries with exceptional fruit purity. Yields were limited to 30 hectoliters per hectare, but the resulting wines achieved a superb balance of power, dense material, and surprising freshness.
Introduction
Chateau Haut Bailly 2022 originates from the Pessac-Leognan appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. The estate's history dates back to the 16th century, and it has been under the ownership of the American Wilmers family since 1998, with Véronique Sanders serving as the estate director. Their winemaking philosophy is rooted in the Japanese 'Kaizen' principle of continuous improvement, emphasizing unwavering standards, balance, and a rational, scientific approach to viticulture that avoids excess and opulence.
Wine Description
This vintage displays a deep, bright purple or garnet-purple colour. The sensory profile is highly expressive, featuring a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, and raspberries, layered with floral notes of violets, iris, and rose petals, alongside hints of graphite, tobacco, and wood smoke. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and dense yet remarkably poised, offering an intensity of silky, fine-grained tannins and a deep core of ripe fruit. The structure is defined by seamless freshness and a penetrating, saline finish. The varietal composition for the 2022 Grand Vin is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It has an ABV of 14.5% and is produced using sustainable viticulture practices, with the estate avoiding herbicides and harvesting entirely by hand.
Food Pairing
The noble structure and power of this wine make it a perfect companion for substantial meat dishes such as herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, or roast venison. It also pairs elegantly with duck confit, veal dishes served with delicate sauces, and earthy mushroom risotto. For a cheese course, it is best suited to hard, aged varieties.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage is considered a 'prophetic' and potentially legendary year for Chateau Haut Bailly, characterized by extreme summer heat and drought. Despite these torrid conditions, the vines—many of which are over 50 years old—adapted well, producing small, concentrated berries with exceptional fruit purity. Yields were limited to 30 hectoliters per hectare, but the resulting wines achieved a superb balance of power, dense material, and surprising freshness.
Description
Introduction
Chateau Haut Bailly 2022 originates from the Pessac-Leognan appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. The estate's history dates back to the 16th century, and it has been under the ownership of the American Wilmers family since 1998, with Véronique Sanders serving as the estate director. Their winemaking philosophy is rooted in the Japanese 'Kaizen' principle of continuous improvement, emphasizing unwavering standards, balance, and a rational, scientific approach to viticulture that avoids excess and opulence.
Wine Description
This vintage displays a deep, bright purple or garnet-purple colour. The sensory profile is highly expressive, featuring a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, and raspberries, layered with floral notes of violets, iris, and rose petals, alongside hints of graphite, tobacco, and wood smoke. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and dense yet remarkably poised, offering an intensity of silky, fine-grained tannins and a deep core of ripe fruit. The structure is defined by seamless freshness and a penetrating, saline finish. The varietal composition for the 2022 Grand Vin is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It has an ABV of 14.5% and is produced using sustainable viticulture practices, with the estate avoiding herbicides and harvesting entirely by hand.
Food Pairing
The noble structure and power of this wine make it a perfect companion for substantial meat dishes such as herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, or roast venison. It also pairs elegantly with duck confit, veal dishes served with delicate sauces, and earthy mushroom risotto. For a cheese course, it is best suited to hard, aged varieties.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage is considered a 'prophetic' and potentially legendary year for Chateau Haut Bailly, characterized by extreme summer heat and drought. Despite these torrid conditions, the vines—many of which are over 50 years old—adapted well, producing small, concentrated berries with exceptional fruit purity. Yields were limited to 30 hectoliters per hectare, but the resulting wines achieved a superb balance of power, dense material, and surprising freshness.
