2022 Chateau Haut-Bailly Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 1x750ml

Vinous 94.5

The 2022 Haut-Bailly is dark and quite brooding in bearing. The natural intensity of small grapes comes through in the wine’s dark fruit and firm, imposing tannins. Black cherry, gravel, cloves, cured meats, licorice, incense and charcoal embers add to an impression of virile thrust. I imagine the 2022 will take some time to come together, as the tannins are pretty forbidding at this stage. [Antonio Galloni, 05/09/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2052