Château Haut-Bailly 2020 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a nice freshness, a certain concentration (in finesse), density (in finesse and control) as well as a nice definition. It reveals notes of bright wild blackberry, small bright black berries, small notes of violet, tea, wild strawberry, hints of mocha as well as a discreet hint of sweet blond tabaco, racy minerality, sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, balanced, all in control and offers juiciness, complexity, a nice freshness, a nice definition, purity, a discreet tight character as well as a nice brightness and purity of the fruit. Nice concentration/density and darkness but all in elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild pulpy/ripe black berries, pulpy/ripe cassis, small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of violet, black plum, black tea/bergamot, small dense berries as well as fine hints of zan, toasted, nutmeg, caramelized hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of sage in the background (brings complexity and adds freshness). The tannins are elegant and nicely soft. Presence of discreet hints of mocha/cacao in the finish/persistence.