Chateau Haut Bailly 2023

A benchmark Pessac-Leognan with aromas of cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, cedar, and fine tobacco. Silky tannins and vibrant freshness frame remarkable concentration, delivering exceptional elegance, complexity, and a long, refined finish with outstanding aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, truffle dishes, aged Comte, or porcini mushroom risotto.

98 Points - James Suckling

A near-perfect expression of Château Haut-Bailly, offering captivating aromas of oyster shell, iodine, crushed stone, smoke, blueberries, blackberries, ash and graphite. Medium-bodied with firm, racy tannins that provide superb tension and structure, the palate is supported by thick yet silky phenolics and finishes with exceptional persistence. A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.

98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Produced from healthy yields and a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak, the 2023 Château Haut-Bailly is an exceptionally elegant and complete wine. Aromas of ripe black cherries, currants, leafy tobacco, spring flowers and graphite lead into a medium- to full-bodied palate that is round, layered and seamlessly balanced. Fine tannins, integrated acidity and a beautifully persistent finish complete this outstanding vintage. It will benefit from 4–5 years of bottle age and continue evolving gracefully over the next three decades.

96 Points - Decanter

Wonderfully perfumed, the nose displays roses, peonies, blackcurrant leaf, cranberry, cherry, plum and black chocolate. The palate is soft, smooth and generous, with ripe fruit balanced by fresh acidity and fine tannins that provide both structure and elegance. Complex layers of flavor and texture unfold through the stylish finish, making this another highly successful Haut-Bailly.

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2023 Château Haut-Bailly offers aromas of mulberries, cassis, dark wild berries, pencil lead, licorice and spice. Medium- to full-bodied, concentrated and richly layered, it is built around a seamless core of fruit lifted by vibrant acidity and finishes with impressive length and penetrating minerality. Darker and more brooding than some recent vintages, it remains a classic expression of its terroir and will reward patient cellaring.