2021 Chateau Haut-Bailly Pessac-Leognan Bordeaux, Grand Cru, France
The 2021 Château Haut-Bailly is a highly acclaimed, elegant Pessac-Léognan blend (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc). It features complex aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, smoke, and spice with powdery tannins, bright acidity, and a long finish. Critics rated it highly (up to 97 pts) for its poise, precision, and ability to age for over a decade.