Haut Bailly II - Pessac-Léognan 2023

Haut Bailly II - Pessac-Léognan 2023

Haut-Bailly, a promise of elegance and authenticity

Haut Bailly is one of those properties whose mere mention evokes emotions and memories of shared moments. Here, balance is found in all things—a harmony between Nature, Humanity, and the Soul of the place.
In 1998, the Wilmers family acquired this historic Cru Classé from the Sanders family. At that time, they made the enlightened decision to appoint Véronique Sanders, the third generation of the family, as its director. As the guardian of the soul of this place, her mission is to restore its former radiance while preserving its identity and style. To speak of Haut Bailly is to speak of a centuries-old history, a legendary terroir, a collective endeavor, a property in motion, and above all, a signature. The style is inherently timeless, and that of Haut Bailly has always been a promise of elegance and authenticity.

Haut-Bailly•II, a true reflection of the grand vin

It is the result of a strict selection and it shares from its elder brother the style, purity, and precision from a young age. As a model of a second wine, it also represents the symbol of the second generation of the Wilmers family, who are writing a new chapter of Haut-Bailly. Its modernized label draws upon its heritage by reintroducing the emblem that was present on Haut-Bailly labels until 1985. The red color, matching the capsule, brings energy and discreet elegance. This 'N°II' provides immediate pleasure while possessing excellent aging potential. The selected lots chosen for its blend bestow upon it a delicate and smooth structure.

The 2023 Vintage: Odyssey

‘What intense pleasure it is to savour this exquisite wine!’ exclaimed the Cyclops, after tasting the cup of wine offered by Ulysses in an attempt to break his hold. It is to be hoped that the vintage 2023 will bring similar emotions! After all, the year in the vineyard has been a veritable Odyssey: a journey fraught with pitfalls and adventures, which the team has been able to overcome thanks to its commitment and skills.

Discover the 2023 Vintage on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WWwczGLwa0

2023 was therefore characterised by a wide range of temperatures and a diversity of climatic conditions, comparable to those you might encounter on a long-haul voyage... Such is the Odyssey that this vintage offered us.

Tasting notes: 

The satisfaction of overcoming adversity is followed by the joy of a wine that is both fullbodied and opulent, fresh and pure, enriched by these varied weather conditions. The Merlots, of a quality at least equal to that of 2022, have the roundness and charm of modernity. The Cabernets have the beauty and purity of classicism. From Antiquity to the present day, this is the journey that the 2023 vintage invites us to take.