Chateau Haut Bailly 2010

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Chateau Haut Bailly
Jaar	2010
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Bordeaux, Graves
Druif	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Uit originele houten kist
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2017-2035
Voorraad	2

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (95)

The 2010 Haut Bailly has consistently been a fantastic wine, and at seven years of age I have no reason to alter that view. It has a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, wet stone, black olive and a light marine influence. It is still backward compared to other vintages, but it has not relinquished one iota of its intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This is a voluminous Haut Bailly, one that is beginning to stretch its muscles, with a gentle grip in the mouth with a wonderful saline finish. There is huge potential locked into this wine, but patience is needed.

Winespectator (95)

Chewy and brambly, but integrated, this carries a very hefty core of espresso, ganache, mulled plum and blackberry fruit. The purity starts to shine through on the finish, which drips with cassis and is threaded with a long warm paving stone note. Tight and backward today, this extremely well-built wine will need substantial cellaring.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

Jancis Robinson (18)

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
A standout in the line-up. Plenty of ‘wow’ here. Deeper colour and even more depth than 2009. Intense and packed with fruit. Very cassis, even liqueur de cassis. Layers of fruit again on the palate. Powerful and large-scale for Haut-Bailly but the plentiful tannins are finely honed and everything is in balance. Cool menthol note on the finish. Clearly has the potential for long ageing. (JL)

Falstaff (98)

Dark ruby in colour with purple reflections, and a subtle brightening on the ochre rim. On the nose, attractive truffle notes combine with subtle liquorice, black berry fruit, hints of blackberry confit, tobacco, and tangerine zest. The juicy, powerful palate has ripe but still firm tannins with ripe plum fruit, hints of nougat, nuances of chocolate and a saline minerality with great length. Enormous ageing potential.