{"product_id":"chateau-haut-bailly-pessac-leognan-2017","title":"Château Haut Bailly, Pessac-Léognan 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut-Bailly is one of Pessac-Léognan’s great names, prized for its poise, finesse and understated power. The 2017 vintage captures the estate’s signature elegance while offering a fresh, approachable expression of Bordeaux’s left bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby color with youthful brightness at the rim. The nose is refined and layered, often unfolding with notes of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, graphite, violets and subtle spice.\n\nOn the palate, it is usually medium to full-bodied, balancing ripe dark fruit with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral-edged finish. Château Haut-Bailly is known for wines that age gracefully, and the 2017 should have the structure and balance to develop well over many years, gaining complexity with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Haut-Bailly sits on a gravelly rise in Pessac-Léognan, where the well-drained soils and temperate Atlantic-influenced climate help produce wines of precision and depth. Grapes are typically harvested by hand and vinified with careful parcel selection to preserve the character of each plot, followed by aging in French oak barrels to refine texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, truffled dishes and mature hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young, to allow the aromas and tannins to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Haut-Bailly has a long and respected history in Bordeaux, with roots dating back centuries and a reputation for producing some of the most elegant wines in Pessac-Léognan. It is widely admired for its consistency, finesse and classic style, and has earned a place among the most distinguished estates on the Left Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Haut Bailly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366840095057,"sku":"VDZ-10269714415952-52306980340048","price":178.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bail01015-3_5e632769-e2c2-417b-aa86-ec48b917e3a8.jpg?v=1784541896","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-haut-bailly-pessac-leognan-2017","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}