The Parde of Haut-Bailly - Pessac-Léognan 2013

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

The second wine, Le Parde de Haut-Bailly, has gone from strength to strength recently, and the 2013 is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Crisp acids define this elegant, tasty effort along with notes of red and black currants as well as subtle charcoal and spice characteristics. Excellent concentration, softness and roundness suggest it will be drinkable upon release, and should keep for a decade or more.

The harvest occurred at this beautiful estate in the heart of Pessac-Leognan between October 1-10. Production was tiny, and Veronique Sanders, the brilliant winemaker, was worried about pushing for too much extraction, so vinification was intelligently done in a gentle manner in order to extract the softest tannins possible.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/18/2014

Haut-Bailly's 2013 La Parde Haut-Bailly impresses for its silky tannins and feminine, gracious personality. Raspberries, crushed flowers and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flesh out in an inviting, fruit-driven red that will drink well right out of the gate. The blend is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.

Jamessuckling.com

86-87 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

A light, delicate wine with berry and cherry character. Medium body with fine tannins and a crisp finish. A delicious wine already. Second wine of Haut-Bailly. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2014

Plump, but with a soft edge, as the plum and cherry fruit melds with a note of singed cedar before gliding through the finish. Open and generous in feel, if a touch shy on length in the end. Tasted non-blind. —J.M.