1999 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-L̩ognan dried leaves and cloves

dried leaves and cloves

aged 12 months in mostly old barrique

and by no means over-extracted or too rich

but do not discount its aging ability as it should last for two decades

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty

1999 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-L̩ognan dried leaves and clovesTasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. The Haut Bailly has a very ripe, generous nose with rounded raspberry, wild strawberry, a hint of acacia and white flowers. Great lift and expression. With aeration it develops a lovely candied quality that is irresistible. The palate is medium bodied, supple with rounded, fleshy tannins, layers of ripe red berried fruit with excellent acidity and definition. Satiates the palate, superb length. A top