The 2019 Haut-Bailly unwinds in the glass with complex aromas of dark berries, bay leaf, loamy soil and cigar wrapper, framed by a discreet patina of new oak. Full-bodied, velvety and elegantly muscular, it's powerful and concentrated, with lively acids and an abundance of ripe but youthfully assertive structuring tannin that will demand some patience. William Kelley, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2019 Haut-Bailly had just been bottled prior to my visit. This is better than the 2018 with brilliant delineation on the nose and newfound purity. The palate is silky smooth with enormous depth, wonderful concentration and outstanding precision towards the finish with layers of lightly spiced black fruit. This is Fabulous with a capital "F". Tasted at the Haut-Bailly vertical at the château. Neal Martin, Vinous

The 2019 Haut-Bailly is a huge, powerful wine. There is plenty of the richness of this warm vintage, but a ton of tannin too. In most warmer years, Haut-Bailly can be a real charmer upfront, but in 2019 it's all about somber dark fruit, tannin and structure. A wine of breadth and power, Haut-Bailly will need many years in the cellar to truly blossom. It's unquestionably a big wine with a brilliant future. Bright aromatics lend freshness as the 2019 continues to open with air. Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Classification: Crus Classés de Graves

Region: Pessac Leognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France

Grape Varietal: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 4%
Cabernet Franc

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 96+ Points, Vinous (NM) 97 Points, Vinous (AG) 96 Points 

Suggested Drink Window: 2027 - 2065