Château Haut-Bailly - Pessac-Léognan 2018 (750ml) Valpolicella Ripasso

Château Haut-Bailly - Pessac-Léognan 2018 (750ml) Valpolicella Ripasso99 points James Suckling Complex and expressive nose, offering red and dark fruit, spices and pepper with wood and mushroom undertones. Fresh mussel shell and a hint of ink, too. Full bodied with a fine texture and great balance between the acidity and the controlled, tannic structure. Very long finish. Goes on and on. (3 2021) 98 points Decanter First vintage under Chris Wilmers, succeeding his father Bob. A brilliant Haut Bailly, living up to its En

The average age of the vines is 60 years old

The winemaking legacy at Beaulieu Vineyard remains unbroken for more than a century

dry summer with good diurnal shifts allowed Nebbiolo to ripen slowly and beautifully

of which 10% is new

Vermentino often shows the fragrance of macchia

Youthful apricot and toasted cashew add depth

charred bacon

the wine shows how good Picpoul can be when grown on its favorite terroir

A perfumed nose of peach and white blossoms with subtle hints of muscat and dried apricots

The nose offers a asket of sweet purple

cloves and nutmeg with subtle

Color: Ruby