The 2015 Haut Bailly Bordeaux blend hails from the prestigious Pessac-Léognan region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, making it a compelling and complex wine. Notably, it marks the first modern vintage where Petit Verdot plays a significant role in the blend, a detail highlighted by Jane Anson, who describes the wine as having "griottle cherry, deeply fruited blackberry and raspberry" flavors, with "edges of pomegranate, tobacco leaf, rosemary, cigar box, and cedar."
This wine has garnered exceptional reviews from several esteemed critics. Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it an impressive 98 points, praising it as "a stunning example of what Haut Bailly does best." He describes the wine as "full-bodied, intense, rich, balanced, fresh, and pure," noting its "gorgeous, vibrancy in the long, fruit-filled finish."
James Suckling also gave it 98 points, lauding its "precision and focus" and remarking on its "ultra-fine tannin drive that is seamless as it is endless." He advises trying it in 2024, though he acknowledges its current impressiveness.
Jeb Dunnuck likens the 2015 vintage to the 2009, noting its "riper, sunny, sexy style" while maintaining "classic Haut-Bailly character." He highlights its "full-bodied richness, ripe, velvety tannins, and flawless balance."
With scores consistently in the high 90s, this wine is noted for its aromatic complexity, balance, and depth. Neal Martin of Vinous calls it "the most sophisticated Haut-Bailly up until this point," while Wine Spectator emphasizes its "fresh and pure" notes of cassis and cherry preserve. This wine is poised to evolve beautifully over the next few decades, promising continued enjoyment for those with the patience to cellar it.