Haut Bailly 1999 Case of 12 btl.

Mid ruby. Attractive if pretty light, curranty start and then the dryness of the tannins really kicks in. Difficult to see this improving when the tannins and fruit are out of balance.

Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. The Haut-Bailly has a very ripe, generous nose with rounded raspberry, wild strawberry, a hint of acacia and white flowers. Great lift and expression. With aeration it develops a lovely candied quality that is irresistible. The palate is medium-bodied, supple with rounded, fleshy tannins, layers of ripe red-berried fruit with excellent acidity and definition. Satiates the palate, superb length. A top quality Haut-Bailly in a difficult vintage. Excellent. Drink now-2020.