Description / Reviews
// 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
"A true second wine, Haut-Bailly II, formerly known as La Parde Haut-Bailly, has been produced since 1967 from the same plots of vines as its elder brother. A different expression of the terroir, it is the fruit of an equally meticulous selection and vinified with the same expertise. It reflects all the pleasure and finesse characteristic of Haut-Bailly. A deep colour, an expressive nose where the perfumes blend together in a harmonious whole. The attack is supple and the palate is tasty and round." - Chateau Haut-Bailly, Winemaker
"The 2022 Haut-Bailly II is silky, elegant and polished. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, cinnamon and new leather are all beautifully lifted in this gracious wine from Haut-Bailly. The 2022 is an especially delicate, refined wine that captures all the finesse that was possible in this vintage." - 93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Beautiful fragrance on the nose, so floral and aromatic. Clean and crystalline on the palate, smooth and supple but so clean and pure. Quite light, you can tell they didn’t push this, it feels calm and gentle with creamy blueberry fruit and soft black cherries. Lovely approachability and ease of drinking. Quietly seductive, has the power and concentration of the vintage but keeps a sleek and straight frame with bite and crunch. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.8pH. As of this vintage, the 6ha Château le Pape production will go into this wine and Haut-Bailly's third wine. Consultants Christophe Olivier and Axel Marchal." - 92 Points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter
