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TASTING NOTES
Firm and powerful, showing spicy, peppery grip and beefy tannins.
BACKGROUND
The Haut-Bailly estate accounts for 33 hectares of the Médoc, of which 30 hectares are vineyard, largely in a single block on a gravel croup. The vines themselves are mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), which are planted on the upper parts of the croup and slopes where the drainage is best, with 30% Merlot, which are planted on those plots where the soils are richer in clay. The remaining 6% is Cabernet Franc.
The average vine age is 35 years, and the yields tend to be around 45 hl/ha. Harvesting is by hand, The fermentation is in temperature-controlled vats which are mostly concrete. A refurbishment in 2000 saw more concrete vats installed, but also some steel. There is a three week cuvaison, and then transfer into oak barrels for malolactic fermentation in a dedicated cellar. The élevage may last for up to eighteen months, the oak typically 50-65% new each vintage.
FOOD MATCHING
Red meats, strong aged cheeses or enjoyed on its own.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
Has aged well, and should be drunk over the next 2 years.
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 1994 |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon blend |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full |
| Maturation | Drink now |
| Alcohol | 12.5 % |
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