Haut-Bailly. II 2018 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fruity, well-built, finely tight and offers a fine concentration as well as a very fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, small wild berries, small notes of violet associated with fine touches of raspberry, crushed redcurrant as well as subtle hints of cherry, a very discreet hint of incense and spices/camphor. The palate is beautifully juicy, well-built and offers gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, a certain tension as well as an acidulous frame, juiciness and a fine finely tight gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, pulpy raspberry, small notes of cherry associated with touches of small pulpy black berries, lily, lilac as well as hints of toasted, tonka bean, graphite and a very discreet hint of cardamom. Good length. A persistence on notes of cocoa/bitterness of the cocoa, chocolate, caramelization an sugared mild tobacco.