2007 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan

SKU #1054526 93 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Perfect for drinking now but sure to last for another decade or more. The aromatics of this are just gorgeous, unfurling in the glass to show russet and undergrowth, liquorice, soft black chocolate and savoury but welcoming berry fruit. This 2007 vintage saw a cool summer but a warm September and October, meaning careful work in the vineyard and patience was necessary. Underestimated on release. The wines might not have the structure for long ageing as with 2010 or 2000, but they are blossoming right now, and offer great pleasure; classic balance. (JA) Inner quote mark (7/2020)

92 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Year-On tasting, the 2007 Haut Bailly has a beautiful, quintessential Pessac bouquet with touches of warm gravel filtering through the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive, tightly knit black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. There is superb weight in this 2007 considering the vintage, doling out fine mineralité on the persistent finish. Very fine, but I would actually wait another couple of years before broaching. (NM) Inner quote mark (6/2017)

91 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark A dense wine, very much in the line of powerful wines from Haut-Bailly. Flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet berry fruits and richness are dominant, the acidity a fine balancing act to give a burst of freshness. (RV) Inner quote mark (4/2010)

91 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Shows complex aromas of dark fruits, with bitter chocolate and floral notes. Full-bodied, with pretty, silky tannins. Very well-integrated and long. Builds on the palate. (JS) Inner quote mark (3/2010)

90 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2007 Haut-Bailly has a tertiary, earthy nose and touches of cigar box filtering through the light black fruit. Nevertheless, it has a tough time following the last three vintages. The palate is balanced and fleshy with fine acidity. it is smooth in texture with a touch of balsamic lending edge towards the finish. It tapers slightly because of the challenging growing season. (NM) Inner quote mark (6/2021)


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By: Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 7/22/2019 | Send Email
This is a classic Bordeaux that it ready to drink now. It is focused with all of flavors and structure coming together to produce an elegant wine. I think that Haut Bailly is a great and first class Chateaux,and at this price, this is a very good value.

By: Alex Schroeder | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 6/26/2019 | Send Email
This is the best price on a great classic Pessac powerhouse that I’ve seen. It has an intoxicating nose that includes red cherry, cigar box, dusty minerals, smoke and cedar. Sweet cherry kirsch comes out on the palate along with silky tannins and a wonderful integration of flavors. This will continue to age gracefully.

By: Gary Westby | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 5/16/2019 | Send Email
I drank this with a medium rare skirt steak and frites- I was in heaven! This 2007 is drinking beautifully now but will easily cellar for another decade or more. The wine is dry and medium bodied yet packs an incredible amount of dark fruit power all at just 12.5% alcohol. I loved how it had classy polish with catnip like French oak but also had the vibrant gravelly finish that can only come from the best sites in Pessac-Léognan. This has everything from subtle baking spice and new leather to earth tinged cassis fruit. A week later, I am still thinking about it.
Drink from 2019 to 2037

By: Jacques Moreira | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 8/28/2017 | Send Email
This classic wine, from a cooler vintage still has a long way to go in the cellars, however after decanting it for say... 1 hour or 2, it delivers a nicely perfumed aromatics and a robust palate that really shows off its terroir.

By: David Othenin-Girard | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 8/24/2017 | Send Email
Another '07 that is out performing the price point. The ultra old school style, which is usually pretty darn tannic until they're 20+ years old is actually showing extreme elegance in this cooler vintage. Big perfumed nose of mineral, gravel, dark cherry and exotic aged woods. Structured and mouthfilling, but not heavy or tight at all. For the quality and reputation it's great to take advantage of the odd vintage discount.

By: Clyde Beffa Jr. | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 7/24/2017 | Send Email
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K&L's notes in 2008 - Good entry...sweet middle. Aristocratic. Very good. At the UGC the wine was full and ripe. Big wine on palate and sweet mid-palate impression. Tannic finish. At the property the wine exhibited a deep purplish color and fine red berry aromas and flavor. On the bigger side. 50 hectoliters per hectare here which is normal. 70% cabernet and 26% merlot with the rest cab franc. This wine could be the best value in older Haut Bailly wines-one of our favorites in Bordeaux.
Drink from 2017 to 2027

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