Chateau Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Chehalem Mountains silky tannins and a bitter-citrus

silky tannins and a bitter-citrus and dark-walnut aftertaste to the fruit

It was powerful and dense at en primeur

blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense

The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Les Terres Fines offers a striking expression of Chardonnay from Cuis

Chateau Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Chehalem Mountains silky tannins and a bitter-citrusComplex and expressive nose, offering red and dark fruit, spices and pepper with wood and mushroom undertones. Fresh mussel shell and a hint of ink, too. Full bodied with a fine texture and great balance between the acidity and the controlled, tannic structure. Very long finish. 99 Pts James Suckling