Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, 2008, 75cl

6 x 75cl

5.970,00 kr

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Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, 2008, 75cl

5.970,00 kr

995,00 kr each

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Château Haut-Bailly 2008 is an elegant and classic red wine from Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux, France, combining finesse, depth, and refined structure in a stylish and complex expression. The wine showcases Château Haut-Bailly's characteristic ability to create Bordeaux with both elegance and concentration, where fruit, freshness, and classic terroir unite perfectly. The 2008 vintage appears harmonious, precise, and particularly interesting for those who appreciate mature wines with balance and personality.

On the nose, the wine opens with nuances of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum, beautifully complemented by cedar, tobacco, graphite, dried herbs, and subtle spicy undertones. The aromatic profile is sophisticated and nuanced, with a fine combination of ripe fruit and classic aged Bordeaux character. The palate is well-structured, elegant, and harmonious, with silky tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, refined finish where dark fruit, minerality, and discreet oak influence beautifully emerge. The result is a wine with both depth, finesse, and classic French elegance.

Château Haut-Bailly 2008 pairs particularly well with beef, lamb, game, braised dishes, and mature cheeses. It is an excellent wine for special dinners and for those seeking a stylish and characterful Bordeaux with mature complexity, balance, and timeless elegance.

Format: 6 x 75cl

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About the wine

Wine: Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, 2008, 75cl

Type: Red

Size: 75 cl

Manufacturer: Château Haut-Bailly

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Classification: Crus Classés de Graves

Bottles per Box: 6

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96 /100

A candidate for the "wine of the vintage," the 2008 Haut-Bailly possesses incredible complexity. Tell-tale notes of lead pencil shavings, charcoal, damp earth, black cherries and black currants intermixed with a hint of subtle barbecue smoke are present in this classic, quintessential Graves. Medium-bodied with an emerging, precocious complexity, it is a super-pure, beautifully textured, long wine that can be drunk now or cellared for 20-25 years. Bravo! - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Robert Parker wine advocate

94 /100

Precision, clarity, tannins are fully present and still towards the front of the mouth. Cassis and blackberry fruits dominate, with waves of bitter chocolate and cocoa bean, this is young and has plenty of time ahead to soften further. Like so often with Haut-Bailly, its charms are in what is happening under the surface, the layers of subtle flavours and aromatics that steal up on you and keep you engaged. Harvest September 25 to October 23, 60% new oak. Denis Dubourdieu consultant.

Jane Anson

93 /100

92-94 Barrel sample. This is a dark, firm, strongly tannic but impressive wine, with a dry core of dark fruits. They open slowly to reveal a rich undertow of blackberry jelly fruit flavors.

Wine Enthusiast

95 /100

Dark ruby, purple reflections, rich ochre lightening on the rim. On the nose, subtle notes of eucalyptus, mint and lemon balm, blackberries, a touch of truffle and fresh tangerine zest. Juicy on the palate with good complexity and just a touch of Australian character, fine acidity, elegance and balance with finesse, some delicacy and a very long lasting, red berry, fresh finish. Perfect to drink now, but will improve with further ageing. (Drink, age +25)..

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About the grape

Rød Bordeaux Blend

Rød Bordeaux Blend er en kombination af de druesorter, der traditionelt bruges til Bordeaux' berømte rødvine. Det er ikke en officiel betegnelse, men en praktisk måde at tale om en vinsstil, der nu dyrkes over hele verden – fra Californien til Australien, Sydafrika til Chile.

Essensen er fleksibilitet: typisk en blend af Cabernet Sauvignon og Merlot, ofte suppleret med Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot og Malbec. Hver drue tilfører noget unikt – struktur, frugt, krydderier eller blødhed.

Rød Bordeaux Blend er for dig, der søger kraftfuld struktur og dybe smagsnuancer. Det er vine med personlighed – nogle kan nydes straks, andre udvikler sig smukt gennem årene. Her får du en vinsstil med historisk fundament, der stadig inspirerer vinmagere verden over.

Serving

Rød Bordeaux Blend serveres bedst ved 16-18°C, hvor vinens frugt, struktur og kompleksitet står skarpest. Serveres den for varm, kan alkoholen virke mere dominerende, mens for lav temperatur dæmper aromaerne. Bordeaux anbefaler selv 16-18°C til strukturerede og lagringsværdige rødvine.