Château Haut Bailly - Pessac-Léognan 1999 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/1/2002

Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco and roasted meat, along with a note of fresh herbs. Offers decent red fruit intensity but could use more sweetness and depth. Less structured than the subsequent vintages. With less density, the tannins show a dry edge. The light herbaceous element repeats on the finish.

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2002

This wine is light to medium-bodied, with sweet currant and smoke-infused flavors and some oak in the background, but plenty of red fruits, vanilla, and dried herbs. This is a soft, well-balanced wine to drink now and over the next 12-15 years.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2001

Dark ruby/plum-colored, Haut-Bailly has again produced a lush, sweet, graceful wine with smoky oak gently integrated with ripe cherry fruit, caramel, and earth. This medium-bodied 1999 reveals ripe tannin as well as low acidity. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2015.

Wine Advocate

78-82 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000

The new American ownership has yet to get on tract. To date, I am unable to understand the efforts put forth. The disappointing 1999 is thin and lean, with tough tannin, and no depth or concentration. What's going on?